Hard Shifting/Shift Lever Vibration – 2012-2016 Mazda

NHTSA ID Number: 10162013

Manufacturer Communication Number: 05-005-19-3569

 

Summary

Some vehicles may exhibit one of the following concerns: Sometimes the shifter may jump out of 3rd gear over a road bump when accelerating after deceleration at 25-40 mph (40-65 km/h), Hard to shift into 3rd, 4th, 5th, and/or 6th gear, Shift lever vibrates when driving in 3rd or 4th gear. This is caused by inappropriate transmission internal parts.

 


12 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
MAZDAeBay logoCX-52013-2016
MAZDAeBay logoMAZDA32012-2016
MAZDAeBay logoMAZDA62014-2016

 


DESCRIPTION

Some vehicles may exhibit one of the following concerns:

  • Sometimes the shifter may jump out of 3rd gear over a road bump when accelerating after deceleration at 25-40 mph (40-65 km/h)
  • Hard to shift into 3rd, 4th, 5th, and/or 6th gear
  • Shift lever vibrates when driving in 3rd or 4th gear

This is caused by inappropriate transmission internal parts.

 

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer concern.

2. Remove the transaxle. Refer to MGSS online instructions (MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

3. Replace the specified parts in the below tables with modified ones. Refer to the C66M-R 6-speed SKYACTIV Manual Transaxle Workshop Manual.

NOTE: For non-warranty repair: Customer can either replace the transaxle or replace the specified parts in the below tables with modified ones according to the verified symptom(s) and the VIN in the repair.

NOTE: Bearing Puller part number 4907-10-520A is used for this repair.

4. Install the transaxle. Refer to MGSS online instructions (MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

5. Verify repair.

 

Parts

DescriptionQty.Parts Number
3-4 Clutch Hub Assembly1C602-17-240B
5-6 Clutch Hub Assembly1C602-17-620C
3rd Gear1C601-17-230D
C610-17-230C
Synchronizer Ring2C602-17-26YB
Gear, Main Drive1C601-17-210E
C603-17-210B
C613-17-210B
Reamer Bolt6F401-17-313
Retaining Ring1C601-17-435B
Retaining Ring1C604-17-435B
Retaining Ring1D602-17-435B
Ball Bearing1C602-17-206

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“O” Ring1C601-17-339
Oil Seal1CC601-17-335
Washer29956-21-400
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Washer19956-21-600
Washer29956-41-800

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Manual Transaxle Oil30000-77-5W80-QT
Genuine Mazda Fluid (0000-77-80W9-QT) SAE 80W-90 Rear Differential Oil - 1 Quart
  • Offers exceptional gear lubrication under high-speed, high-torque conditions
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Bulletin No.: 05-005/19
Last Issued: 06/06/2019

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10162013

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10162013-0001.pdf


Bulletin No.: 05-001/15
Last Issued: 11/30/2015

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10105621

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/SB-10105621-2532.pdf


Bulletin No.: 05-001/15
Last Issued: 11/11/2015

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10105629

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/SB-10105629-2532.pdf


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