Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 106

2008 TRANSMISSION

Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism - Mazda CX-9 

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM LOCATION INDEX 

Fig. 1: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism Location Index 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

SHIFT-LOCK INSPECTION 

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.  

2. Verify that the selector lever is in the P position. 

 

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3. Verify that the selector lever cannot be shifted from the P position without depressing the brake pedal.  

4. Depress the brake pedal and verify that the selector lever cannot be shifted from the P position. 

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If there is any malfunction, inspect the interlock cable. (See INTERLOCK CABLE 
INSPECTION.)  

KEY INTERLOCK INSPECTION 

1. Verify that the ignition key cannot be pulled out except in the P position. 

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If there is any malfunction, inspect the interlock cable. (See INTERLOCK CABLE 
INSPECTION.)  

INTERLOCK CABLE INSPECTION 

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. (Engine off)  

2. Remove the clip of the selector lever base plate, then remove the interlock cable from the U-groove.  

3. Remove the interlock cable from the selector lever. 

Fig. 2: Identifying Clip Of Selector Lever Base Plate And Interlock Cable 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

4. Verify that the interlock cable moves freely with the brake pedal depressed. 

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If there is any malfunction, inspect the interlock cable for abnormal winding. If any abnormal 
winding found, correct it.  

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If the malfunction persists after correcting the interlock cable winding, replace it. 

 

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Fig. 3: Inspecting Interlock Cable 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

INTERLOCK CABLE ADJUSTMENT 

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. (Engine off)  

2. Pull up the lock piece of the interlock cable to release the lock. 

Fig. 4: Identifying Lock Piece Of Interlock Cable 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

3. Remove the clip of the selector lever base plate, then remove the interlock cable from the U-groove.  

4. Remove the interlock cable from the selector lever. 

Fig. 5: Identifying Clip Of Selector Lever Base Plate And Interlock Cable 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

 

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5. Remove the lock unit from the bracket. 

Fig. 6: Identifying Lock Unit And Bracket 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

6. Verify that the marking on the slider pin is positioned as shown in the figure. 

Fig. 7: Inspecting Marking On Slider Pin Is Positioned 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

7. Push the interlock cable. 

Fig. 8: Pushing Interlock Cable 
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