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TapDatMac · 01-30-2008, 04:46 PM

I am looking for an exploded view of the shift lines on top of the tranny. I broke a piece and need to order it but it is hard to explain. Any help would be appreciated.

vt_hokie2008 · 01-31-2008, 10:21 AM

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I am looking for an exploded view of the shift lines on top of the tranny. I broke a piece and need to order it but it is hard to explain. Any help would be appreciated.[/b]

Are you referring to the plastic part of the shift linkage on the tranny? Mine is busted as well, but it's rigged up with zip ties and a hose clamp, been holding for a year. You can only get the entire shift linkage assembly, from the shifter all the way to the tranny and the cheapest I've heard of is $250. That's why I haven't done it yet and I'm not sure how simple it would be to replace myself.

cerealkilla · 02-24-2008, 05:30 AM

Yep mine too. Last night why would they make something that breaks so easily out of plastic.

TapDatMac · 03-02-2008, 07:42 PM

Well, the zip ties have failed and now I only have 2nd and 4th gears. I have the shift cables on order as well as new throw-out and pilot bearings. I have the exploded views incase anyone is interested and I have found them at www.mazdapontiacgmcparts.net for $188.00 + shipping. they will take a few weeks to ship because mazda does not think this part will break very easily. HA!!

I'll upload the pics if anyone needs them.

vt_hokie2008 · 03-03-2008, 11:36 PM

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Well, the zip ties have failed and now I only have 2nd and 4th gears. I have the shift cables on order as well as new throw-out and pilot bearings. I have the exploded views incase anyone is interested and I have found them at www.mazdapontiacgmcparts.net for $188.00 + shipping. they will take a few weeks to ship because mazda does not think this part will break very easily. HA!!

I'll upload the pics if anyone needs them.[/b]

I found that zip ties would only last me a thousand miles or so. I'm currently running on a hose clamp + zip ties, been working fine for about 20,000 miles now.....

Argento · 03-03-2008, 11:59 PM

changing out the shift cables looks to be very difficult...

[attachment=33804:ShiftCables.jpg]

it sez to remove the entire dash as part of the procedure - no way!

anotherM6 · 03-04-2008, 12:04 AM

holy crap? is it due to having a short shifter?

cerealkilla · 03-06-2008, 08:45 AM

I dont think so, i still have the stock shifter. I i think that it is caused by poor engineering. The cable end is made out of plastic and the only mechanical stop is in the transmission. this allows the shifter and cable to flex and shift around causing stress on the cable end. I am of the mindset, if factory parts beak that easily, then factory parts are going to break easily again. For my fix i fabricated a strong metal bracket to hold it to the tranny. i basically took a recanglular piece of steel, cut a C shaped notch in one end to slide around the cable at the point where the steel meets the plastic on the cable end. there is a groove that is deep and wide enough for the bracket to slide into and hold securely. i bent 2 90' bends in the bracket and bolted it to the stock cable mount flange. then made a smaller notched plate to slide up from the bottom to lock it all together. if you are mechanically inclined, and have all the tools i think you can make this in about 2 hours and save a ton o'cash.

TapDatMac · 03-22-2008, 01:36 PM

Well, I have replaced my shift cables. I don'ty recommend anyone to do it. It is a serious PITA!!!. Without removing the dash, the area is so tight that you can barely fit a finger in there ti loosen the 2 nuts. I don't even have big hands. On the plus side, they are very flexible and they can be bent very hard without getting out of shape. I had a terrible time getting them under the center concole as well.

I do not recommend anyone to do this as it took me 4hrs to figure it all out and I even found a new box that covers the cables as well that neede to be removed.

The new cable are plastic as well and just as flimsy. I even broke the old cables when I tried to unclamp them. Use whatever you can to fix them in place. The metal cable inside the rubber tube is rock solid and takes a lot to break but the plastic SUX!!!

SPEEDMAN6 · 05-21-2008, 09:34 PM

hey man is there any way u could take a pic of ur stuff the way u did it cause man that shit at the dealer is alot so i was going to try what u did so man pleasse help me out please i need some bad so hit me back okay

01-30-2008, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
TapDatMac Track Racer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 288 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I am looking for an exploded view of the shift lines on top of the tranny. I broke a piece and need to order it but it is hard to explain. Any help would be appreciated. __________________ Slowly but surely coming into the Light!!! HID Crazy! Atenza Strut Bar, Injen Cold Air, Vision 539 18x8 Rims, BFG G-force KDWS, Eibach Pro-Kit, Red Calipers, Tint, BR Lip, Sport Lower Fog-Lights w/Apexcone 55w 8k HID Integrated, Defi Oil Press, Oil Temp, and Water Temp Gauges, 8k 55w Hid low beams, Vis Invader Hood, Led interior lights and Red turn signals, R1 Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors w/ EBC Redstuff Pads, Racing Beat Axel Back, Odyssey PC1200. Need that Tuner!!! I hate CELL's!!!

02-24-2008, 05:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
cerealkilla Drivers License Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Yep mine too. Last night why would they make something that breaks so easily out of plastic. __________________ 2005 6s 5spd, loaded w/everything but nav. Mazdaspeed springs and dampers, Mazdaspeed CAI, Racing Beat front sway bar, Cusco rear sway bar, Steeda TB spacer, Corksport front and rear strut bars, CP-E motor mount, SP HIDs, JDM taillights, 2k watt Powerbass amp, 1700 watt Audiobahn dvc 12'' sub., Tint 35% front 20% rear. Still a work in progress!

03-02-2008, 07:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
TapDatMac Track Racer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 288 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Well, the zip ties have failed and now I only have 2nd and 4th gears. I have the shift cables on order as well as new throw-out and pilot bearings. I have the exploded views incase anyone is interested and I have found them at www.mazdapontiacgmcparts.net for $188.00 + shipping. they will take a few weeks to ship because mazda does not think this part will break very easily. HA!! I'll upload the pics if anyone needs them. __________________ Slowly but surely coming into the Light!!! HID Crazy! Atenza Strut Bar, Injen Cold Air, Vision 539 18x8 Rims, BFG G-force KDWS, Eibach Pro-Kit, Red Calipers, Tint, BR Lip, Sport Lower Fog-Lights w/Apexcone 55w 8k HID Integrated, Defi Oil Press, Oil Temp, and Water Temp Gauges, 8k 55w Hid low beams, Vis Invader Hood, Led interior lights and Red turn signals, R1 Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors w/ EBC Redstuff Pads, Racing Beat Axel Back, Odyssey PC1200. Need that Tuner!!! I hate CELL's!!!

03-04-2008, 12:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
anotherM6 Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: san jose, california Posts: 949 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	holy crap? is it due to having a short shifter? __________________ 2003 steel grey mazda6s mtx appearance package GARAGE

03-22-2008, 01:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
TapDatMac Track Racer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 288 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Well, I have replaced my shift cables. I don'ty recommend anyone to do it. It is a serious PITA!!!. Without removing the dash, the area is so tight that you can barely fit a finger in there ti loosen the 2 nuts. I don't even have big hands. On the plus side, they are very flexible and they can be bent very hard without getting out of shape. I had a terrible time getting them under the center concole as well. I do not recommend anyone to do this as it took me 4hrs to figure it all out and I even found a new box that covers the cables as well that neede to be removed. The new cable are plastic as well and just as flimsy. I even broke the old cables when I tried to unclamp them. Use whatever you can to fix them in place. The metal cable inside the rubber tube is rock solid and takes a lot to break but the plastic SUX!!! __________________ Slowly but surely coming into the Light!!! HID Crazy! Atenza Strut Bar, Injen Cold Air, Vision 539 18x8 Rims, BFG G-force KDWS, Eibach Pro-Kit, Red Calipers, Tint, BR Lip, Sport Lower Fog-Lights w/Apexcone 55w 8k HID Integrated, Defi Oil Press, Oil Temp, and Water Temp Gauges, 8k 55w Hid low beams, Vis Invader Hood, Led interior lights and Red turn signals, R1 Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors w/ EBC Redstuff Pads, Racing Beat Axel Back, Odyssey PC1200. Need that Tuner!!! I hate CELL's!!!

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05-21-2008, 09:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
SPEEDMAN6 Learners License Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: kearns Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	hey man is there any way u could take a pic of ur stuff the way u did it cause man that shit at the dealer is alot so i was going to try what u did so man pleasse help me out please i need some bad so hit me back okay