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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000MALIBU V6-3.1L VIN JREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
2000 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J
Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
2000 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Service and Repair
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the switch electrical connector
2. Remove the attaching bolts.
3. Remove the park/neutral position switch assembly.
Installation Procedure
1. Place the shift shaft in the N (Neutral) position.
2. Align the flats of the shift shaft to the flats in the park/neutral switch.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect the switch electrical connector
Important: Ensure that the engine will only start in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Readjust the switch if the engine will start in any other position.
5. Place the transmission control shifter assembly in the N (Neutral) notch in the detent plate.
6. Loosen the park/neutral position switch attaching bolts.
7. Rotate the switch on the shifter assembly in order to align the service adjustment hole with the carrier tang hole.
8. Insert a 2.34 mm (3/32 inch) maximum diameter gauge pin to a depth of 9.0 mm (9/64 inch).
^ Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
1. Disconnect the switch electrical connector
2. Remove the attaching bolts.
3. Remove the park/neutral position switch assembly.
Installation Procedure
1. Place the shift shaft in the N (Neutral) position.
2. Align the flats of the shift shaft to the flats in the park/neutral switch.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect the switch electrical connector
Important: Ensure that the engine will only start in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Readjust the switch if the engine will start in any other position.
5. Place the transmission control shifter assembly in the N (Neutral) notch in the detent plate.
6. Loosen the park/neutral position switch attaching bolts.
7. Rotate the switch on the shifter assembly in order to align the service adjustment hole with the carrier tang hole.
8. Insert a 2.34 mm (3/32 inch) maximum diameter gauge pin to a depth of 9.0 mm (9/64 inch).
^ Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.