Mazda 1975 Rotary Pickup Workshop Manual page 115

7A
"1"
ranges correctly. Check at the same time to see
ttrat the linkage has no looseness.
7A-B-5,
Inhibitor Switch
The inhibitor switch permits the reverse lamp
light up only when "R" range is selected and
starter motor to revolve only when the lever is
"N" or "P" position,
so that when "D". ,,2,, ot ,,
)
is selected, the reverse lr-p
does not light up and
the starter motor cannot revolve.
If any abnormality is found in any range, check and
adjust the manual linkage; if the manual linkage b
found normal, then check the inhibitor switch.
Engage the manual lever in each range and chect
the connection of the inhibitor switch with a tester-
check also the extent through which the electricd
connection is made for "R", ..N,' and ..p". If any-
tFnS wrong is revealed as a result of the conductivity
check of the inhibitor switch, make adjustments h
the following procedures.
1. Adjust the select lever so that the clearance bc
tween pin and guide plate will be 0 - 0.3 mm vfier
the lOver is in "N-
position by using the adjusting
nut "8" of the rod.
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to
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Fig.7A-2
Kick-down
switch and down shift solenoid
throttle. If not, adjust the kick-down switch. If the
solenoid should not make any clicking sound it in-
dicates some abnormality, so check witi a tester must
be made.
N o t e :
When the solenoid is removed for replacing, some
one liter of fluid leaks out. So a receptaclJ should
be made ready to catch it.
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7A-B.4.
Manual Linkage
The adjustment of linkage is equally important as
"Inspection
of oil level" for the automatic transmis-
sion. Therefore, great care strould be exercised be-
cause defective adjustment will result in the break-
down of the transmission.
Pull the manual lever toward you and turn it so far
as 6?" to "1" range, where clicks will be felt by
hand. This is the detent of manual valve in th;
body, and indicates the coriect position of the lever.
Inspect whether the pointer of selector dial corres-
ponds to this point, and also whether the lever comes
in alignment with the stepping of position plate when
it is released.
when the position of the manual lever is found in-
correct, disconnect the T joint on the lower rod, and
place in "N" the range serect lever on the transmis-
sion (where the slot of the manual shaft is positioned
vertically).
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the position of the manual lever by tuming
Ir
T joint so as to position the manual lever in ..N',.
Finally make sure that the lever travels to "p" and
Fig. 7A-3 Manual linkage
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Fig. 7A-4 Inhibitor switch
Fig. 7A-5 Inhibitor switch