Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Disconnect the transmission range sensor connector.




4. Remove the nut and clip, and disconnect the selector cable.
5. Remove the manual shaft nut.
6. Remove the lock-washer and lever.
7. Remove the transmission range sensor.
8. Rotate the manual shaft to the neutral position.




9. Turn the transmission range sensor so that the neutral mark is in line with the flat, straight surfaces on either side of the manual shaft.
10. Loosely tighten the transmission range sensor bolts.




11. Verify that there is continuity between terminals A and H of the transmission range sensor connector.
12. Tighten the transmission range sensor mounting bolts.

Tightening Torque: 7.9-10.7 Nm (69.5-95.4 in.lb.)

13. Install the lever and spring washer.




14. Tighten the manual shaft nut by using a torque wrench.

Tightening Torque: 32-46 Nm (24-33 ft.lb.)

15. Verify that the selector lever range position and transmission range sensor are aligned; then connect the selector cable and install a new spring pin and clip.
16. Check for continuity at the transmission range sensor.
17. Connect the transmission range sensor connector.
18. Install the air cleaner assembly.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.
20. Check operation of the transmission range sensor.