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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
    G08042961Courtesy 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
    G08042962Courtesy 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: Location of TSS, OSS And TR Sensor Wiring Harnesses
    G08042963Courtesy 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: Location of Manual Valve Body Pin
    G08042964Courtesy 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
    G08042965Courtesy 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: Location of Solenoid Body Filter Assembly
    G08042966Courtesy 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.
    Fig 7: Identifying Solenoid Body Bolts
    G08042967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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
  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
    G08042968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Route the OSS sensor wiring harness and connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Location of OSS Sensor Wiring Harness And Electrical Connector
    G08042969Courtesy 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
    G08042970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the TSS sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Location of TSS Sensor Electrical Connector
    G08042971Courtesy 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.
    Fig 12: Location of Manual Control Lever And Nut
    G08042972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the manual control lever and the nut.
    • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
  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
    G08042973Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Unlock the selector lever cable adjuster by sliding the locking tab over.
    Fig 14: Sliding Adjuster Locking Tab
    G08042974Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Slide the cable end forward or backward to align it with the manual control lever.
    Fig 15: Sliding Selector Lever Cable End Forward Or Backward To Align It With Manual Control Lever
    G08042975Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. With the adjuster locking tab released, connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever.
    Fig 16: Location of Manual Control Lever
    G08042976Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Slide the release tab back to lock the adjuster.
    Fig 17: Sliding Adjuster Tab To LOCK Position
    G08042977Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the main control cover.
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