Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE


Parking Component (2WD Models Only)


REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Components





Removal
1. Drain ATF through drain plug.
2. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with a power tool. Refer to Removal and Installation.
3. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to Removal and Installation.
4. Remove control rod. Refer to Control Rod Removal and Installation.
5. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.

CAUTION:
When setting transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.
6. Remove rear engine mounting member with a power tool. Refer to Transmission Assembly.
7. Remove engine mounting insulator (rear). Refer to Transmission Assembly.





8. Remove tightening bolts (1) for output shaft and companion flange complement and transmission case.





9. Tap output shaft and companion flange complement with a soft hammer.





10. Remove output shaft and companion flange complement from transmission case.





11. Remove parking actuator support (1) from output shaft and companion flange complement.





12. Remove parking pawl (with return spring) (1) and pawl shaft (2) from output shaft and companion flange complement.





13. Remove return spring (1) from parking pawl (2).

Inspection





- If the contact surface on parking actuator support, parking pawl, etc. has excessive wear, abrasion, bend, or any other damage, replace the components.





Installation

CAUTION:
After completing installation, check A/T fluid leakage, A/T fluid level and A/T position. Refer to , 5AT RE5R05A.





1. Install return spring (1) to parking pawl (2).





2. Install parking pawl (with return spring) (1) and pawl shaft (2) in output shaft and companion flange complement.





3. Install parking actuator support (1) in output shaft and companion flange complement.





4. Apply recommended sealant (Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants.) to output shaft and companion flange complement as shown in the figure.

CAUTION:
Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from the transmission case and output shaft and companion flange complement mounting surfaces.





5. Install output shaft and companion flange complement to transmission case.





6. Tighten output shaft and companion flange complement bolts (1) to the specified torque. Refer to "Components".

CAUTION:
Never reuse self-sealing bolts (2). Refer to GI section to make sure icons (symbol marks) in the figure.

7. Install engine mounting insulator (rear). Refer to Transmission Assembly.
8. Install rear engine mounting member. Refer to Transmission Assembly.
9. Install control rod. Refer to Control Rod Removal and Installation.
10. Install rear propeller shaft. Refer to Removal and Installation.
11. Install exhaust front tube and center muffler. Refer to Removal and Installation.
12. Install drain plug to oil pan. Tighten a necessary drain plug with specified torque. Refer to Service and Repair.

CAUTION:
Never reuse drain plug and drain plug gasket.
13. Pour ATF into A/T assembly.