AX4S

1999 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION AX4S

Special Tools:






Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Place manual control lever in NEUTRAL.
3. Remove engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and air cleaner outlet tube.
4. Disconnect electrical connector from Transmission Range (TR) sensor.
5. Remove manual control lever from transaxle.
6. Remove two digital TR sensor retaining bolts.





7. Remove digital Transmission Range (TR) sensor.

Installation
1. Make sure manual control lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
2. Install digital Transmission Range (TR) sensor and loosely install two retaining bolts.
3. Align digital TR sensor slots using digital TR Sensor Alignment Tool T97L-70010-A.





4. Tighten digital TR sensor retaining bolts to 9-12 Nm (80-106 inch lbs.) and remove tool.
5. Connect electrical harness to Transmission Range (TR) sensor.
6. Install transaxle manual control lever. Tighten to 11-16 Nm (98-141 inch lbs.).
7. Install air cleaner outlet tube and engine air cleaner.
8. Connect battery ground cable.
9. Check for proper operation with parking brake control engaged. The engine should start only in PARK or NEUTRAL.
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.