Mazda 1990 323 Workshop Manual Supplement page 83

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TRANSAXLE AND TRANSFER UNIT
Shift forks and shift rods
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The shift mechanism is composed of three shift rods, shift forks, and shift rod ends. For the manual transaxle
of the 1989 323 4WD, the l-2 and 3-4 shift forks were moved by one shift rod, but, for the 1990 323 4WD,
separate shift rods are used, thus reducing mechanical friction during shifting, and improving the shift feeling.
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