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Transmission Range Sensor

CAUTION: On models equipped with 4R70W, discard outer manual control lever shaft nut. Do not reuse. The old nut will not retain torque specification.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with auxiliary batteries, both the negative and positive battery cables must be disconnected.
  1. Place gearshift lever in Neutral position. Remove shift cable from manual control lever. Remove manual control lever. Loosen Transmission Range (TR) sensor retaining bolts.
  2. Install TR Sensor Adjustor (307-351). See Fig 1. Tighten TR sensor retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  3. Install manual control lever, and tighten nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Check for Park gear engagement. Start engine and ensure indicated gear positions match transmission response.
  4. If operation is not okay, check shift cable adjustment. See SHIFT CABLE . Verify vehicle only starts in Park and Neutral, and back-up lights operate.
Fig 1: Adjusting Transmission Range Sensor
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