Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH^ TOOLS REQUIRED
- J 36346 Fascia Retainer Remover
- J 44810 Transaxle Range Switch Alignment
REMOVAL
CAUTION: DO NOT TIP BATTERY OVER 45° ANGLE OR ACID COULD SPILL.
IMPORTANT: Record all pre-set radio stations.
1. Remove battery.
1.1. Remove battery cover.
1.2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
1.3. Disconnect positive battery cable.
1.4. Loosen battery hold-down screw and remove battery.
2. Remove battery cooling box.
3. Remove battery tray bracket.
3.1. Loosen battery tray bracket screws and remove bracket.
4. Apply parking brake and place control shift lever in (N) Neutral.
IMPORTANT: The transaxle manual shaft must be in (N) Neutral position prior to re-installing range switch.
5. Using Fascia Retainer Remover J36346 remove control cable assembly from transaxle range switch lever.
6. Disconnect electrical connectors from transaxle range switch.
7. Remove transaxle range switch lever nut and lever.
8. Remove transaxle range switch bolts and remove switch.
INSTALLATION
(USING OLD SWITCH)
1. Make sure transaxle manual shaft is in (N) Neutral position.
2. Align flats on transaxle shift shaft with flats on transaxle range switch and install switch.
3. Loosely install transaxle range switch bolts.
4. Insert Transaxle Range Switch Alignment J44810 as shown and rotate switch until tool drops into position. The switch is aligned when the pin on tool drops into the hole on the transaxle range switch.
5. Tighten transaxle range switch bolts.
Torque: Transaxle Range Switch Lever Nut: 16 N.m (12 ft. lbs.)
6. Remove alignment tool.
7. Install transaxle range switch lever and nut.
Torque: Transaxle Range Switch Lever Nut Bolts: 16 N.m (12 ft. lbs.)
8. Connect transaxle range switch electrical connectors.
9. Install control cable assembly to transaxle range switch lever and verify proper operation.
10. Install battery tray bracket.
10.1. Position battery tray bracket and tighten screws.
Torque: Battery Tray Bracket Screws: 16 N.m (12 ft. lbs.)
11. Install battery cooling box.
12. Install battery.
12.1. Insert battery and tighten battery hold-down screw.
Torque: Battery Hold-Down Screw: 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.)
12.2. Connect positive battery cable to battery.
Torque: Battery Terminal Bolts: 17 N.m (13 ft. lbs.)
12.3. Connect negative battery cable to battery.
Torque: Battery Terminal Bolts: 17 N.m (13 ft. lbs.)
12.4. Install battery cooling box cover and tighten screws.
Torque: Battery Cooling Box Cover Screws: 2 N.m (18 inch lbs.)
12.5. Reprogram radio stations.
13. After adjusting switch, verify engine only starts in (P) Park or (N) Neutral. If engine starts in any other position, readjust switch.
INSTALLATION
(USING NEW SWITCH)
1. Make sure transaxle manual shaft is in (N) Neutral position.
2. Align flats on transaxle shift shaft with flats on transaxle range switch and install switch.
3. Tighten transaxle range switch bolts.
Torque: Transaxle Range Switch Bolts: 11 N.m (8 ft. lbs.)
4. Install transaxle range switch lever and nut.
Torque: Transaxle Range Switch Lever Nut: 16 N.m (12 ft. lbs.)
5. Connect transaxle range switch electrical connectors.
6. Install control cable assembly to transaxle range switch lever.
7. Install battery tray bracket.
7.1 Position battery tray bracket and tighten screws.
Torque: Battery Tray Bracket Screws: 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.)
8. Install battery cooling box.
9. Install battery.
9.1. Insert battery and tighten battery hold-down screw.
Torque: Battery Hold-Down Screw: 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.)
9.2. Connect positive battery cable to battery.
Torque: Battery Terminal Bolts: 17 N.m (13 ft. lbs.)
9.3. Connect negative battery cable to battery.
Torque: Battery Terminal Bolts: 17 N.m (13 ft. lbs.)
9.4. Install battery cooling box cover and tighten screws.
Torque: Battery Cooling Box Cover Screws: 2 N.m (18 inch lbs.)
9.5. Reprogram radio stations.
10. After adjusting switch, verify engine only starts in (P) Park or (N) Neutral. If engine starts in any other position, readjust switch.