Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
PNP Switch ReplacementRemoval Procedure
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the shift linkage.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.
5. Remove the park/neutral position switch assembly.
Installation Procedure (Old Switch)
Using Old Switch
1. Place the shift shaft in N (Neutral).
2. Align the flats of the shift shaft with the switch.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
Important: Ensure that the engine will only start in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position. Readjust the switch if the engine will start in any other position.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
Installation Procedure (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 park/neutral switch.
3. Install the park/neutral position switch assembly.
4. Install the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (118 ft. lbs.).
5. 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.
Important: Ensure that the engine will only start in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Read just the switch if the engine will start in any other position.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Place the transmission control shifter assembly in the N (Neutral) notch in the detent plate.
8. Loosen the park/neutral position switch attaching bolts.
9. Rotate the switch on the shifter assembly in order to align the service adjustment hole with the carrier tang hole.
10. Insert a 2.34 mm (3/32 in) maximum diameter gauge pin to a depth of 9.0 mm (9/64 in).
^ Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).