MX-5 Miata LS L4-1.8L DOHC (2001)
Transmission Position Switch/Sensor: Service and Repair
TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the TR switch connector.
3. Remove the selector rod from the manual shaft.
4. Remove the manual shaft lever.
5. Remove the staking of the lock washer using a screwdriver.
6. Remove the nut, lock washer, and packing.
7. Remove the TR switch.
8. Rotate the manual shaft to the N position.
9. Hand-tighten the TR switch bolt.
10. Install a new packing.
11. Install a new lock washer.
12. Tighten the nut.
Tightening torque 3.0 - 4.9 Nm (30 - 50 kgf-cm, 27 - 43 inch lbs.)
13. Bend claws of the lock washer.
14. Adjust the TR switch.
15. Tighten the TR switch mounting bolt.
Tightening torque 4.0 - 6.8 Nm (40 - 70 kgf-cm, 35 - 60 inch lbs.)
16. Rotate the manual shaft to the P position.
17. Install the manual shaft lever.
18. Install the selector rod to the manual shaft lever.
