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Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair




Manual Shift Detent Lever with Shaft Position Switch Assembly Replacement

Special Tools

DT-41229 - Manual Shaft Pin Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools 6T30/6T40/6T45/6T50 - Automatic Transmission.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the control valve body. Refer to Control Valve Body Replacement Control Valve Body Replacement.




2. Remove the manual shaft detent lever hub pin (1) using a pry bar and pliers.
3. Remove and DISCARD the manual shift shaft pin (5).
4. Remove the manual shaft (2).
5. Disconnect the actuator rod (3) from the detent lever assembly. Do not remove the actuator rod from the transmission case.
6. Remove the manual shaft detent (with shift position switch) lever assembly (4).

Installation Procedure




1. Connect the actuator rod (3) to the detent lever assembly.
2. Install the manual shaft detent (with shift position switch) lever assembly (4).
3. Install the manual shaft (2).
4. Install the manual shaft detent lever hub pin (1) to height of 7.9 mm (0.38 in) (b).

Caution: Use J 41229 to install the manual shaft pin at the correct height in order to properly secure the manual shaft. If you install the pin too deep, the case bore may crack.

5. Install the NEW manual shift shaft pin (5) using DT-41229 - pin installer. Use a NEW pin to ensure proper engagement with the case.
6. Inspect pin installed height is within 7.2-8.2 mm (0.28-0.32 in) (a).
7. Install the control valve body. Refer to Control Valve Body Replacement Control Valve Body Replacement.
8. Perform the transmission adaptive values learn procedure. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Values Learn Programming and Relearning.