Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Installation

NOTE: Failure to hold the shift lever while loosening or tightening the manual shaft lever will transmit rotational torque to the TR switch and shift mechanism.

NOTE: Do not fully tighten the bolts at this stage.

Install the TR sensor (automatic transaxle shown removed for clarity).

Fig 1: Locating TR Sensor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool, align the TR sensor and tighten the bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Aligning TR Sensor Using Special Tool (307-415)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CAUTION: Do not use air tools on this bolt. Hold the manual control lever while tightening the manual control lever bolt, failure to the manual control lever shaft or the TR sensor could occur.
Install the manual control lever.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Manual Control Lever Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CAUTION: Check the manual control lever is in position 3 same as D position.
Adjust the manual control lever to TR sensor D position.
1. "1" Low 1
2. "2" Low 2
3. "D" Drive
4. "N" Neutral
5. "R" Reverse
6. "P" Park
- When in position D the marks on the manual control lever line up with the marks on the TR sensor.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Manual Control Lever To TR Sensor D Position
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the selector lever cable and the TR sensor electrical connector.

Fig 5: Locating TR Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.