Selector Lever Inspection

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Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).
With the brake pedal depressed, verify that there is a "click" at each range when shifted.
Verify that the selector lever can be shifted.
Verify that there is a "click" at each position when shifted from P position to M range.

Fig 1: Inspecting Selector Cable Shifting
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that the positions of the selector lever and the indicator are aligned.
- If not as specified, adjust the TR switch.
  (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT [FN4A-EL] .)
  
  (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT [JA5A-EL] .)
Verify that the vehicle operates in each selected range.

Fig 2: Verifying That Positions Of Selector Lever And Indicator Are Aligned
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.