Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments

Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Adjustment

Special Tools:

Adjust
1. With the vehicle in the NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.





2. Remove the cable shield by prying on the side of the shield closest to the boot, then sliding the shield away from the boot.





3. Move the rubber boot back to gain access to the connector.





4. Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.





5. Remove the range selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.





6. Remove the outer manual control lever.





7. Loosen but do not remove the digital TR sensor screws.





8. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.
^ Tighten to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).





9. Install the outer manual lever.
^ Tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





10. Install the range selector lever cable end onto the manual control lever.





11. Reconnect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.





12. Move the rubber boot back over the connector.

13. NOTE: If the shield is loose on the cable, replace the shield.





Install the cable shield.
14. Verify that the range selector lever cable is adjusted correctly.
15. Verify that the vehicle will start in PARK and NEUTRAL and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.