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Transaxle Range Switch

CAUTION: Water or foreign objects entering the harness connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it.
  1. Disconnect the Transaxle Range (TR) switch harness connector. Remove the spring clip and disconnect the shift cable from the TR switch. See Fig 1 .
  2. NOTE: Do not reuse the clip when any of the hooks are deformed.
  3. Press the hooks of the clips, and remove the shift cable clips and shift cable together from the shift cable bracket. See Fig 2 . Rotate the gearshift lever to the right fully, then return 2 notches to set the Neutral position. Loosen the TR switch mounting bolts.
  4. CAUTION: Improper adjustment of the TR switch will cause abnormal operation of the transaxle. Be sure to use the Special Service Tool (SST 49-L019-013), to adjust the TR switch correctly.
  5. Using the SST, and by turning the TR switch, adjust the positions of the manual selector lever and the TR switch neutral hole. See Fig 3 . Tighten the TR switch mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  6. Remove the SST and inspect for continuity at the TR switch. See Fig 4 and Fig 5 . Connect the TR switch harness connector. Connect the shift cable and install a new spring clip. Inspect operation of the TR switch.
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Shift Cable At Transaxle Range Switch
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Fig 2: Identifying Shift Cable Spring Clips
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Fig 3: Adjusting Transaxle Range Switch
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Fig 4: Identifying Transaxle Range Switch Terminals
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Fig 5: Testing Transaxle Range Switch Continuity
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