Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Remove shift cable or linkage from manual control lever. Use a screwdriver and remove the cable and fitting from the transmission lever ball stud.

2. Disconnect vehicle harness connector from Transmission Range (TR) sensor by depressing tab.






3. Remove the manual control outer lever nut and manual control outer lever.






4. Remove the two M6 x 25 TR sensor bolts and remove the TR sensor.


INSTALLATION

1. Install the TR sensor on the manual lever. Install the two TR sensor bolts and finger-tighten. Rotate the manual lever to the neutral position (two detents rearward).






2. Install TR Sensor Alignment Tool (MLPS Alignment Tool) T93P-70010-A into the three slots on the TR sensor. Tighten the TR sensor bolts to 8-11 N-m (71-97 lb in). Remove the alignment tool.

3. Install the manual control outer lever and manual control outer lever nut. Tighten the manual control outer lever nut to 41-54 N-m (30-40 lb ft).

4. Install shift cable or linkage from manual control lever. Use a screwdriver and remove the cable and fitting from the transmission lever ball stud.

5. Adjust shift cable.

6. Reconnect vehicle harness connector to TR sensor.