Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor

Special Tool(s):

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle/Application and ID

2. WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Using a suitable transmission Jack, support the transmission.
3. Remove the transmission crossmember-to-floor pan screws and lower the transmission enough to gain access to the TR sensor.





4. Disconnect the digital TR sensor connector.





5. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual control lever.





6. Remove the digital TR sensor screws an] remove the digital TR sensor.





Installation

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

Install the digital TR sensor and loosely install the screws.





2. 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.
^ Tighten 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).





3. Connect the transmission shift cable to the manual control lever.





4. Connect the digital TR sensor connector.





5. Install the transmission crossmember-to-floor pan screws.
^ Tighten to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).





6. Verify that the shift cable is adjusted correctly.