Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the park/neutral position (PNP) switch electrical connector from the wiring harness.




3. Remove the E-ring.
4. Disconnect the shift control cable from the PNP switch lever.




5. Remove the retaining nut, the washer, and the control lever.
6. Using a driver, unstake the lock washer and remove the nut.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the PNP switch onto the manual valve lever shaft and temporarily install the 2 adjusting bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the new lock washer and nuts and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in).




3. Temporarily install the control lever.
4. Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, then turn it clockwise 2 notches.
5. Remove the control lever.




6. Align the groove with the neutral basic line, then install the bolts and tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb in).




7. Using a screwdriver, stake the nut with the lock washer.




8. Install the control lever, washer and nut and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in).




9. Connect the control cable to PNP switch.
10. Connect the PNP switch electrical connector.
11. Adjust the control cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (Adjustments).
12. Install the control cable adjusting nut and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).
13. Connect the negative battery cable.