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Park/ Neutral Position Switch: Installation

  1. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the switch to the manual valve shaft.
    2. Temporarily install the bolt.
      Fig 1: Locating Bolt
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    3. Install a new lock washer and the nut.

      Torque: 6.9 N*m (70 kgf*cm, 61 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Locating Lock Washer And Nut
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    4. Temporarily install the control shaft lever RH.
      Fig 3: Installing Control Shaft Lever RH
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    5. Turn the control shaft lever RH counterclockwise until it stops, and then turn it clockwise 2 notches to set it to the N position.
    6. Remove the control shaft lever RH.
      Fig 4: Turning Control Shaft Lever
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    7. Align the groove with the neutral basic line.
    8. Hold the switch in the position described above and tighten the bolt.

      Torque: 13 N*m (133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 5: Aligning Groove With Neutral Basic Line
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    9. Using a screwdriver, bend the tabs of the lock washer.
    10. Install the transmission control rod bush and collar to the transmission control shaft lever RH.
      Fig 6: Bending Tabs Of Lock Washer
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    11. Install the transmission control shaft lever RH with the spring washer and nut.

      Torque: 16 N*m (163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf) 

    12. Connect the switch connector.
    Fig 7: Locating Spring Washer And Nut
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  2. CONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the shifting rod to the transmission control shaft lever RH with the pin.
    2. Install a new clip.
    3. Fig 8: Locating Clip
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  3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  4. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  5. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the switch (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).