Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the fresh-air duct and air cleaner component.
3. Remove the splash shield.
4. Disconnect the TR switch connector.
5. Remove the clip and disconnect the selector cable.
Caution:
^ Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the manual shaft lever when removing the manual shaft nut, or the transaxle may be damaged.
6. Set the adjustable wrench as shown to hold the manual shaft lever.
7. Remove the manual shaft nut and washer.
8. Remove the manual shaft lever.
9. Remove the TR switch.
10. Rotate the manual shaft to the converter housing side fully, then return 2 notches to set the N Position.
11. Align the protrusion and mark as shown.
12. Install the TR switch while aligning the protrusion and groove as shown.
13. Turn the TR switch so that the neutral hole is in line with the flat, straight surfaces on either side of the manual shaft.
14. Hand-tighten the TR switch bolts
15. Perform the TR switch adjustment
16. Install the manual shaft lever and washer
Caution:
^ Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the manual shaft lever when tightening the manual shaft nut, or the transaxle may be damaged.
17. Set the adjustable wrench as shown to hold the manual shaft lever.
18. Tighten the manual shaft nut using a torque wrench.
Tightening torque 32 - 46 Nm (3.2 - 4.7 kgf-m, 24 - 33 ft. lbs.)
19. Install the clip as shown in the figure.
20. Verify that the selector lever range position and TR switch are aligned, then connect the selector cable.
21. Inspect for continuity at the TR switch.
22. Connect the TR switch connector.
23. Install the splash shield.
24. Install the air cleaner component and fresh-air duct.
25. Connect the negative battery cable.
26. Inspect operation of the TR switch.