Mazda 1983 RX7 - Shift Linkage; Selector Lever Handle Adjustment; Neutral Safety Switch; Adjusting Neutral Safety Switch on RX7 Transmissions

TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T
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1983 Mazda RX7
For www.iluvmyrx7.com
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Sunday, August 26, 2001 04:51PM
Fig. 2: Kickdown Switch and Downshift Solenoid
SHIFT LINKAGE
NOTE: Before linkage is adjusted, be sure engine idle is properly
set.
RX7
Remove boot plate. Place selector lever in "P" position.
Loosen selector lever plate bolt. Place transmission in "P" position.
Tighten selector lever plate bolt and replace boot.
SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
Loosen and back off lock nut. Screw handle fully down until
no play exists in the push button. Unscrew handle 1 complete turn at
a time until smooth shifting operation is obtained. Tighten lock nut.
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH
1) After checking and adjusting shift linkage, place the
transmission lever in the "N" position.
2) Loosen safety switch retaining bolts. Remove screw from
alignment pin hole at bottom of switch.
3) Rotate switch and insert a .078" (2 mm) diameter
alignment pin through the alignment hole and into hole of internal
rotor. Tighten switch retaining bolts and remove alignment pin.
4) Reinstall alignment pin hole screw. Check operation of
switch. The engine should only start in "N" or "P" position.
Fig. 3: Adjusting Neutral Safety Switch On RX7 Transmissions