Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments

Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Adjustment





NOTICE: Do not pry on the swivel tube to disconnect the transmission shift linkage.

NOTE: Manual control lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.





3. Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.





4. Remove the manual control lever.
1. Remove the manual control lever nut.

2. Remove the manual control lever.






5. Loosen, but do not remove, the TR (Transmission Range) sensor bolts.





6. NOTE: The manual control lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.

Using the TR (Transmission Range) Sensor Alignment Gauge, align the TR (Transmission Range) sensor slots. The TR (Transmission Range) Sensor Alignment Gauge is designed to fit snug.






7. NOTICE: Tightening one bolt before tightening the other may cause the Transmission Range (TR) sensor to bind or become damaged.

Using the TR (Transmission Range) Sensor Alignment Gauge, align the TR (Transmission Range) sensor and tighten the bolts in an alternating sequence.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).






8. Install the manual control lever.
1. Position the manual control lever.

2. Install a new manual control lever shaft outer nut.
- Tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).







9. Install the TR (Transmission Range) sensor electrical connector.





10. With the manual control lever in NEUTRAL, connect the selector lever cable.