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Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments

Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Adjustment





Special Tool(s)

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





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





3. Disconnect the digital TR sensor connector.





4. Remove the shift cable from the manual control lever.





5. Remove the Outer manual control lever.





6. CAUTION: The digital transmission range sensor must fit flush against the boss on the case to prevent damage to the sensor.

Loosen the screws





7. 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 the screws in an alternating sequence.





8. Install the outer manual lever.





9. Install the shift cable to the manual control lever.





10. Reconnect the digital TR sensor connector.





11. Move the rubber boot back over the connector.
12. Verify that the shift cable is adjusted correctly.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Verify that the vehicle will start in PARK and NEUTRAL, and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.


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