Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the intermediate exhaust pipe and allow the LH muffler assembly to hang down out of the way.
3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
4. Remove the nuts retaining the transmission shift control cable bracket to the transmission.
5. Disconnect the transmission shift control cable from the transmission range selector (shift) lever. Unsnap to release the cable.
6. Reposition the transmission shift cable and bracket.
7. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch electrical connectors.
8. Using a wrench on the transmission manual shaft wrench flats (in order to keep the shaft from turning), remove the range selector (shift) lever retaining nut.
9. Remove the range selector (shift) lever.
10. Check that the transmission is still in NEUTRAL.
11. Remove the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.
12. Slide the switch off of the manual shaft.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
^ Tools Required:
- J 41364-A Park/Neutral Position Switch Alignment Tool
1. Install the J 41364-A to the park/neutral position switch.
- Align the two lower slots on the switch (2) with the two lower tabs on the J 41364-A.
- Rotate the tool until the upper pin on the tool is lined up with the slot on the top of the switch (1).
2. Check that the transmission is still in NEUTRAL.
Important: Do not remove the J 41364-A from the park/neutral position switch until instructed.
3. Install the park/neutral position switch to the transmission manual shaft.
- Align the flats in the switch hub with the flats on the manual shaft.
- Slide the switch onto the transmission manual shaft until the switch mounting bracket contacts the mounting bosses on the transmission case.
4. Install the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.
- Tighten the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
NOTICE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
5. Remove the J 41364-A from the switch.
6. Install the transmission range selector (shift) lever onto the transmission manual shaft. Be sure to install the shift lever in an upright orientation.
7. Using a wrench on the transmission manual shaft wrench flats (in order to keep the shaft from turning), install the range selector (shift) lever retaining nut.
- Tighten the transmission range selector lever nut to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
8. Connect the park/neutral position switch electrical connectors.
9. Install the transmission shift control cable and bracket into position.
10. Connect the transmission shift control cable to the transmission range selector (shift) lever. Press to secure the cable.
11. Install the nuts retaining the transmission shift control cable bracket to the transmission.
- Tighten the transmission shift control cable bracket retaining nuts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
12. Install the intermediate exhaust pipe.
13. Shift the transmission into PARK.
14. Lower the vehicle.