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Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Installation

  1. Install the TR sensor.
    1. Position the park pawl actuating rod in the TR sensor.
    2. Install the TR sensor in the transaxle case.
      Fig 1: Identifying Park Pawl Actuating Rod And TR Sensor
      G06067866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the Manual Lever Retaining Pin Installer, install a new TR sensor locking pin.
    Fig 2: Installing TR Sensor Locking Pin Using Manual Lever Retaining Pin Installer
    G06067867Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: Make sure that the manual pin (part of the TR sensor) is correctly installed in the manual valve.
    Fig 3: Locating TSS, OSS And TR Sensor Wiring Harnesses
    G06067686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the TSS, OSS and TR sensor wiring harnesses aside and install the main control valve body.
  4. Inspect the manual pin to make sure it is correctly installed in the manual valve. If it is not, pull the valve body off the transaxle case. Correctly install the manual pin in the manual valve and position the valve body in place.
    Fig 4: Locating Manual Pin
    G06067687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the TR sensor detent spring and the 10 bolts. Tighten the valve body bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 5: Identifying TR Sensor Detent Spring And Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G06067688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: Do not handle the solenoid body in the leadframe area or by the screens of the solenoid body filter or damage to the solenoid body may occur.
    NOTE: Use care not to break the alignment tabs when installing the solenoid body filter. Damage to the transaxle will occur if the solenoid body is not correctly aligned.
    NOTE: Make sure that the filter passage areas are clean of foreign material before installing the filter. Damage to the transaxle will occur if the filter passages are not clean.
    Fig 6: Locating Solenoid Body Filter Assembly
    G06067689Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install a new solenoid body filter assembly by pushing it straight down on to the alignment tabs.
    7. NOTE: Make sure not to pinch the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS), Output Shaft Speed (OSS) or Transmission Range (TR) sensor wiring harnesses when installing the solenoid body. Damage to the wiring harness will occur.
    NOTE: Install the different length bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.
  7. Install the solenoid body and the 11 bolts.
    1. 42 mm (1.653 in) bolt
    2. 63 mm (2.48 in) bolts
    3. 80 mm (3.149 in) bolts
    4. 95 mm (3.74 in) bolts
      Fig 7: Identifying Solenoid Body And Bolts
      G06067690Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Tighten the solenoid body bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 8: Identifying Solenoid Body Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G06067691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Route the OSS sensor wiring harness and connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Locating OSS Sensor Wiring Harness And Electrical Connector
    G06067692Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the TR sensor electrical connector.
    1. Connect the electrical connector.
    2. Slide the locking tab over.
      Fig 10: Identifying TR Sensor Electrical Connector And Locking Tab Cover
      G06067693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the TSS sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Locating TSS Sensor Electrical Connector
    G07817044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: Make sure that when installing the manual control lever it is fully seated onto the manual control lever shaft or damage to the manual control lever shaft will occur and the lever will come loose.
    NOTE: Make sure to hold the manual control lever while tightening the manual control lever nut or damage to the manual control lever and park components will occur.
  12. Install the manual control lever and the nut.
    • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
      Fig 12: Locating Manual Control Lever And Nut
      G06067677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Place the manual control lever in DRIVE.
    1. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until it stops.
    2. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise one detent until it stops.
      Fig 13: Rotating Manual Control Lever Clockwise
      G06067707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Unlock the selector lever cable adjuster by sliding the locking tab over.
    Fig 14: Sliding Adjuster Locking Tab
    G06067708Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Slide the cable end forward or backward to align it with the manual control lever.
    Fig 15: Aligning Selector Lever Cable With Manual Control Lever
    G06067709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. With the adjuster locking tab released, connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever.
    Fig 16: Locating Manual Control Lever End
    G06067710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Slide the release tab back to lock the adjuster.
    Fig 17: Sliding Adjuster Tab To LOCK Position
    G06067711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the main control cover.
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