Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor

Special Tool(s):

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





2. Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.





3. Disconnect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.





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





5. Remove the screws and the digital TR sensor.

Installation

1. CAUTION: The digital TR sensor must fit flush against the boss on the case to prevent damage to the sensor.





Install the digital TR sensor and loosely install the screws.





2. CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.

NOTE: The manual lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.

Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten screws in an alternating sequence.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





3. Install the manual control outer lever and nut.
^ Tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





4. Connect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.





5. Connect the shift cable to the manual control lever.
6. Verify that the shift cable is adjusted correctly.