Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement

Special Tools

J 41545 Park/Neutral Switch Aligner

Removal Procedure




1. Apply the parking brake and place the control assembly in Neutral. The transaxle manual shaft must be in the Neutral position prior to installing the range switch.
2. Remove the shift control cable from the transaxle range switch lever.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the transaxle range switch.





Warning

Hold the transmission range selector lever while removing or installing the lever retaining nut. Failure to hold the lever can cause damage to the transmission internal park system components which could allow the vehicle to roll when placed in the park position.

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




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

Installation Procedure (Old Switch)




1. Make sure the transaxle manual shaft is in the 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 J 41545 as shown and rotate the switch until the tool drops onto position.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Tighten the transaxle range switch bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
6. Remove the alignment tool.





Warning

Hold the transmission range selector lever while removing or installing the lever retaining nut. Failure to hold the lever can cause damage to the transmission internal park system components which could allow the vehicle to roll when placed in the park position.

7. Install the transaxle range switch lever and nut and tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).




8. Connect the transaxle range switch electrical connector.

Note: After adjusting the switch, verify the engine only starts in Park or Neutral. If the engine starts in any other position, adjust the switch.

9. Install the shift control cable to transaxle range switch lever and verify proper operation.

Installation Procedure (New Switch)




1. Make sure the transaxle manual shaft is in the Neutral position.
2. Align the flats on the transaxle shift shaft with the flats on the transaxle range switch and install the switch.
3. Tighten the transaxle range switch bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

Warning

Hold the transmission range selector lever while removing or installing the lever retaining nut. Failure to hold the lever can cause damage to the transmission internal park system components which could allow the vehicle to roll when placed in the park position.

4. Install the transaxle range switch lever and nut and tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).




5. Connect the transaxle range switch electrical connector.

Note: After adjusting the switch, verify the engine only starts in Park or Neutral. If the engine starts in any other position, adjust the switch.

6. Install the shift control cable to transaxle range switch lever and verify proper operation.