Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor













Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

3. Remove the screws and the underbody cover.





4. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.





5. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).





6. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.





7. Remove the nut and the manual control lever.





8. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector.





9. Remove the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers from the main control cover stud bolts.





10. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nuts from the main control cover studs and position the transmission fluid cooler tubes and bracket aside.





11. NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.

Remove the 8 bolts, 5 stud bolts and the main control cover.





12. Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.





13. Remove the bolt and the TR sensor detent spring.





14. Using a small pair of Vise Grips(R) or an equivalent suitable tool, remove and discard the TR sensor locking pin.





15. Remove the TR sensor in the following sequence.

1. Hold the TR sensor in place and slide the manual shaft outward until the manual shaft is out of the transaxle case.

2. Remove the TR sensor from the transaxle, leaving the park pawl actuating rod attached to the TR sensor.





Installation

1. Install the TR sensor.

1. Install the TR sensor and park pawl actuating rod in the transaxle case.

2. Install the manual shaft in the transaxle case through the TR sensor.





2. Inspect the manual pin to make sure it is correctly installed in the manual valve. If it is not, pull the manual control lever shaft out and correctly install the manual pin in the manual valve and position the manual control lever shaft in place.





3. Using a suitable tool, install a new TR sensor locking pin.





4. Install the TR sensor detent spring and the bolt.
- Tighten to 13 Nm (115 lb-in).





5. Connect the TR sensor electrical connector.





6. Clean the main control cover sealing surface.





7. Apply silicone to the main control sealing surface of the transaxle case.





8. Position the main control cover in place.





9. NOTICE: Inspect the main control cover grommet to make sure that the seal is on the inside of the main control cover. Transmission fluid leak will occur.

NOTE: Install the stud bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.

Install the main control cover 8 bolts and 5 stud bolts.

- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).





10. Position the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and transmission fluid cooler tubes in place and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).





11. Connect the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers to the main control cover stud bolts.





12. Connect the transaxle electrical connector.





13. Install the underbody cover and the screws.





14. NOTICE: Make sure that when installing the manual control lever it is fully seated onto the manual control lever shaft or damage to the manual control lever shaft will occur and the lever will come loose.

NOTICE: Make sure to hold the manual control lever while tightening the manual control lever nut or damage to the manual control lever and park components will occur.

Install the manual control lever and the nut.

- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).





15. Connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever with the manual control lever and selector lever in DRIVE. Check selector lever cable adjustment. For additional information, refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle.





16. Install the ACL assembly. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

17. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.





18. Start the engine and let it run for 3 minutes. Move the range selector lever into each gear position. Check the transmission fluid level, making sure that the transmission fluid is at the correct level.