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Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism Mazda Tribute I

Automatic Trans 26 illustrations ~596 words

EXTERNAL CONTROLS

The transaxle external control system consists of the following components

  1. shift cable and bracket
  2. park range switch (part of gearshift lever)
  3. shift lock actuator
  4. gearshift lever

The gearshift lever controls the transaxle gear selection through the shift cable. The cable detent and gearshift lever position locking is controlled by the gearshift lever knob.

Shift Interlock System

The shift interlock system prevents the gearshift lever from being moved out of the PARK (P) position. The ignition switch must be in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed to move the gearshift lever out of the PARK (P) position. The brake pedal position is detected by the brake pedal position (BPP) switch.

The manual override button will mechanically bypass the electronic portion of the shift interlock system and allow the gearshift lever to be moved out of the PARK (P) position. The manual override button is part of the gearshift lever assembly.

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Scheme 934: SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT
Scheme 934: SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT

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  1. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
  2. Remove the lower steering column shroud. Remove the screws. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
  3. Position a 0.6 mm (0.023 in) feeler gauge between the gearshift lever selector and the gearshift lever detent.
  4. Place the gearshift lever in the DRIVE position and hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight from the gearshift lever.
  5. Loosen the gearshift cable adjuster to adjust the cable then tighten.
  6. Remove the weight from the gearshift lever.
  7. Place the gearshift lever in the PARK position and remove the feeler gauge.
  8. Install the lower steering column shroud. Position the lower steering column shroud. Install the screws.
  9. Install the upper steering column shroud.

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Scheme 940: Removal and Installation
Scheme 940: Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the air bag sliding contact. Refer to «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-150801-S29652488762002112100000) AIR BAG SLIDING CONTACT.
  2. Remove the multifunction switch. Refer to «STEERING COLUMN MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH»(/mazda/tribute/i-2000-2004/remont/steering-column-switches/#steering-column-switches) .
  3. Remove the ignition switch. Refer to «IGNITION SWITCH»(/mazda/tribute/i-2000-2004/remont/steering-column-switches/#steering-column-switches) .
  4. Disconnect the gearshift cable.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness from the gear shifter assembly.
  7. Remove the bolts and the gearshift lever assembly.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Scheme 944: Removal
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  1. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
  2. Remove the lower steering column shroud. Remove the screws. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
  3. Disconnect the gearshift cable from the steering column bracket. Disconnect the gearshift cable from the gearshift lever. Disconnect the gearshift cable from the steering column bracket.
  4. Remove the gearshift cable nuts.
  5. Detach the gearshift cable from the transaxle shifter lever.
  6. Disconnect the gearshift cable from the bracket by depressing the locking tabs at the bracket.
  7. Remove the gearshift cable.

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  1. Install the gearshift cable.
  2. Install the gearshift cable in the bracket.
  3. Connect the gearshift cable to the transaxle shifter lever.
  4. Install the gearshift cable nuts.
  5. Connect the gearshift cable to the gearshift lever. Attach the gearshift cable to the steering column bracket. Connect the gearshift cable to the gearshift lever.
  6. Position a 0.6 mm (0.023 in) feeler gauge between the gearshift lever selector and the gearshift lever detent.
  7. Place the gearshift lever in the DRIVE position and hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight from the gearshift lever.
  8. Loosen the gearshift cable adjuster to adjust the cable then tighten.
  9. Install the lower steering column shroud. Position the lower steering column shroud. Install the screws.
  10. Install the upper steering column shroud.