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Canada - A/T - Park/Neutral Position Switch Installation

Bulletin
L-TCI-3062

Issue Date
October 31, 2011

Title:
ATM MANUAL SHIFT LEVER / PARK NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH INSTALLATION

Service Category
Drivetrain

Section
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Market
Canada






APPLICABILITY:

INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of this TSB is to provide information regarding transmission and/or Park Neutral position switch installation. If the manual shift lever is rotated prior to installing the Park Neutral position switch, the detent spring may become detached from the manual shift lever. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission and/or Park Neutral position switch assembly.






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

INSTALLATION TIPS:
- When performing automatic transmission/Park Neutral position switch service on the models listed above, take care that the manual shift lever is NOT rotated prior to installing the Park Neutral position switch.










- When performing automatic transmission/Park Neutral position switch service on the models listed above, take care that the manual shift lever is NOT rotated prior to installing the Park Neutral position switch.
- If the detent spring becomes detached from the manual shift lever, remove the detent spring and reinstall on the manual shift lever. See Figures 1 and 2.

NOTICE
Do NOT attempt to force the manual shift lever into position with the detent spring installed. This may damage the detent spring. The detent spring must be removed when repositioning the manual shift lever.
Basic Procedure:
1. Remove transmission oil pan.
2. Remove detent spring.
3. Reposition and install detent spring on manual shift lever.
4. Reinstall transmission oil pan.
5. Install Park Neutral position switch.
6. Confirm proper operation.


NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available.
IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.