MVB 4 Speed - Automatic Transmission

Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
3. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Service and Repair).




4. Separate the transmission control cable assembly
5. Remove the nut (1) and disconnect the control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.
6. Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable assembly from the control cable bracket.




7. Disconnect the connector from the park/neutral position switch assembly.
8. Remove the nut (1), washer and control shaft lever.




9. Pry out the lock plate and remove the manual valve shaft nut (1).




10. Remove the bolts (1, 2) and pull out the park/neutral position switch assembly.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the park/neutral position switch assembly to the automatic transaxle.




2. Hand tighten the bolts (1, 2).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Replace the lock plate with a new one and tighten the manual valve shaft nut (1) to 7 Nm (62 lb in).
4. Install the control shaft lever.




5. Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, then turn it clockwise two notches.
6. Remove the control shaft lever.




7. Align the groove with the neutral base line (1).
8. Hold the switch in this position and tighten the bolts to 5 Nm (44 lb in).




9. Using a screwdriver, stake the nut with the lock plate.




10. Install the control shaft lever with the nut (1) and washer and tighten the nut to 13 Nm (10 lb ft).
11. Connect the connector to the park/neutral position switch assembly.




12. Install the transmission control cable assembly to the control shaft lever with the nut (1) and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
13. Install the transmission control cable assembly to the bracket with a new clip.
14. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Service and Repair).
15. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
16. Connect the cable to the negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
17. Inspect the shift lever position.
18. Adjust the shift lever position.
19. Inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly.