Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement

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

Removal Procedure

Caution: Do not tip the battery over a 45 degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.

Important: Record all pre-set radio stations.

1. Remove the battery.
2. Loosen the battery tray bracket screws and remove the battery tray bracket.
3. Apply the parking brake and place the control shift lever in (N) Neutral.

Important: The transaxle manual shaft must be in (N) Neutral position prior to re-installing the range switch.

4. Using the Fascia Retainer Remover J 36346, remove the control cable assembly from the transaxle range switch lever.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the transaxle range switch.

6. Remove the transaxle range switch lever nut and lever.

7. Remove the transaxle range switch bolts and remove the switch.

Installation Procedure

(USING OLD SWITCH)

1. Make sure the transaxle manual shaft is in (N) Neutral position.
2. Align the flats on the transaxle shift shaft with the flats on the transaxle range switch and install the switch.
3. Loosely install the transaxle range switch bolts.

4. Insert the Transaxle Range Switch Alignment J 44810 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.

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

7. Install the transaxle range switch lever and nut.
- Tighten the transaxle range switch lever nut to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
8. Connect the transaxle range switch electrical connectors.
9. Install the control cable assembly to the transaxle range switch lever and verify proper operation.

10. Install the battery tray bracket.
11. Position the battery tray bracket and tighten the screws.
- Tighten the battery tray bracket screws to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the battery.
13. 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.

Installation Procedure

(USING NEW SWITCH)

4. Install the transaxle range switch lever and nut.
- Tighten the transaxle range switch lever nut to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
5. Connect the transaxle range switch electrical connectors.

6. Install the control cable assembly to the transaxle range switch lever.

7. Install the battery tray bracket.
8. Position the battery tray bracket and tighten the screws.
- Tighten the battery tray bracket screws to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the battery.
10. Insert the battery and tighten the battery hold-down screw.
- Tighten the battery hold-down screw to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
11. 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.