Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Installation

CAUTION: The digital TR sensor must fit flush against the boss on the case to prevent damage to the sensor.

Fig 1: Locating Digital TR Sensor

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CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.

NOTE: The manual lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.

Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (307-351)
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Connect the transmission shift cable from the manual control lever.

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Shift Cable At Manual Control Lever
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Connect the digital TR sensor connector and slide the rubber boot back.

Fig 4: Identifying Digital TR Sensor Connector Rubber Boot
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Install a tie strap on the digital TR sensor connector boot.

Fig 5: Locating Tie Strap On Digital TR Sensor Connector Boot
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Install the transmission crossmember-to-floor pan screws.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Rear Transmission Crossmember Mounting Screws
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Tighten the 4 converter-to-manifold nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Locating Converter-To-Manifold Nuts
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Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Verify that the shift cable is adjusted correctly. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE-TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .