Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

PNP Switch Replacement
Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.





3. Remove the shift linkage retaining nut.





4. Remove the shift linkage.





5. Remove the lever.





6. Remove the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.
7. Remove the park/neutral position switch assembly.


Installation Procedure
Using Old Switch





1. Place the shift shaft in N (Neutral).
2. Align the flats of the shift shaft with the switch.
3. Loosely install the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Insert the gauge pin in the service adjustment hole. Rotate the switch until the pin drops in to a depth of 9 mm (9/64 inch).
- Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

Important: Ensure that the engine will only start in the P (Park) or the IN (Neutral) position. Readjust the switch if the engine will start in any other position.

5. Remove the gauge pin.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.


Using New Switch
1. Place the shift shaft in the N (Neutral) position.
2. Align the flats of the shift shaft to the flats in the switch.
3. Install the park/neutral position switch assembly.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.
- Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the lever.





6. Install the shift linkage.





7. Install the shift linkage retaining nut.
8. Align the holes with the mounting boss on the transmission. Place the shift control lever in the N (Neutral) position. Do not rotate the switch. The switch is pinned in the N (Neutral) position. If the switch has been rotated and the pin is broken, adjust the switch. Refer to the using old switch installation procedures.
9. If the switch has been rotated and the pin is broken, adjust the switch by using the Old Switch procedure.

Important: Ensure that the engine will only start in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Readjust the switch if the engine will start in any other position. Refer to the old switch installation procedures.

10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Place the transmission control shifter assembly in the N (Neutral) notch in the detent plate.
12. Loosen the park/neutral position switch attaching bolts.
13. Rotate the switch on the shifter assembly in order to align the service adjustment hole with the carrier tang hole.
14. Insert a 2.34 mm (3/32 inch) maximum diameter gauge pin to a depth of 9.0 mm (9/64 inch).
- Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
15. Remove the gauge pin.