Control Rod Operation; Shift Interlock Mechanism Function - Mazda RX-8 2004 Service Highlights

CONTROL ROD OPERATION

5TH/REVERSE SHIFT FORK
• The control rod sliding section and the supports of each shift fork are equipped with a teflon bushing, which
reduces sliding resistance during shifts and thus improves shift feeling.
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SHIFT INTERLOCK MECHANISM FUNCTION

• The shift interlock mechanism prevents double engagement. Two interlock blocks, which can only move in the
selected direction, and a ball located between shift fork shafts No.2 and No.3 operate together to restrict the
movement of the unselected shift forks, thereby ensuring reliability.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION [Y16M-D]
1ST/2ND SHIFT FORK
BUSHING
BUSHING
3RD/4TH SHIFT FORK
BUSHING
CONTROL ROD
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