Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Adjustment

Special Tool(s) 

Fig 1: Special Tools Specifications

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL position it on a hoist. For additional information, Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner tube.
   Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Tube

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4. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
   Fig 3: Removing Air Cleaner Assembly

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5. Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector

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6. Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.
   Fig 5: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Manual Control Lever

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7. Remove the manual control lever.
   Fig 6: Removing Manual Control Lever

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8. Loosen but do not remove the digital TR sensor bolts.
   Fig 7: Loosening Digital TR Sensor Bolts

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9. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten the bolts.
   Fig 8: Aligning/Tightening TR Sensor Bolts

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10. Install the manual control lever and nut.
    Fig 9: Installing Control Lever

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11. Connect the shift cable back onto the manual control lever.
    Fig 10: Connecting Shift Cable Onto Manual Control Lever

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12. Verify that the selector lever cable is correctly adjusted. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .
13. Connect the digital TR range sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Connecting Digital TR Range Sensor Electrical Connector

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14. Install the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
    Fig 12: Installing Air Cleaner Assembly

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15. Install the air cleaner tube and tighten the hose clamps.
    Fig 13: Installing Air Cleaner Tube

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16. Check for correct vehicle operation. Verify that the vehicle starts in the PARK and NEUTRAL positions and the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.