In 1St, 2Nd, 3Rd, And 4Th Gear Positions Example: In 3Rd Gear Position - Mazda RX-8 2004 Service Highlights

In 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Gear Positions Example: in 3rd gear position

MAIN SHIFT FORK SHAFT
SECTION A
INTERLOCK
BLOCK
3RD/4TH
SHIFT FORK
REVERSE SHIFT ARM HEAD
• When the shift lever is shifted into third gear, the main shift fork shaft moves rightward (see figure) and moves
the third/fourth shift fork in the same direction to complete the shift into third gear. At the same time, the first/
second shift fork and the reverse shift arm head are held in neutral position by the interlock block in section A,
and the sixth shift fork is also held in neutral position by the interlock block in section C. In this way, the
unselected shift forks are locked to prevent double engagement.
• In the same way, when shifting into first, second, or fourth gears, the interlock blocks in section A and C restrict
the movement of the unselected shift forks to prevent double engagement.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION [Y16M-D]
INTERLOCK BLOCK
MAIN SHIFT FORK SHAFT
SECTION A
1ST/2ND SHIFT FORK
SECTION C
3RD/4TH
SHIFT FORK
SECTION B
INTERLOCK BLOCK
SECTION C
INTERLOCK
BLOCK
6TH SHIFT FORK
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