Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments

Park/Neutral Position Switch Adjustment

- Tools Required
- J 36346 Fascia Retainer Remover
- J 44810 Transaxle Range Switch Alignment Tool

Adjustment Procedure





1. Shift the transaxle into (N) Neutral position.
2. Using the J 36346, remove the control cable assembly from the transaxle range switch lever.





3. Remove the transaxle range switch lever nut and lever.
4. Loosen the transaxle range switch bolts.





5. Insert the J44810 as shown and rotate the switch until the tool drops into position. The switch is aligned when the pin on the tool drops into the hole on the transaxle range switch.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

6. Tighten the transaxle range switch bolts.
- Tighten the transaxle range switch bolts to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove the alignment tool.





8. Install the transaxle range switch lever and nut.
- Tighten the transaxle range switch lever nut to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).





9. Install the control cable assembly to transaxle range switch lever.
10. After adjusting the switch, verify the engine only starts in (P) Park or (N) Neutral. Using the scan tool, monitor the TR SW. to verify the selected position matches the scan tool. Move the selector through all positions. If the engine starts in any other position, readjust the switch.