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Digital Transmission Range (Tr) Sensor: Installation

    CAUTION: The digital transmission range sensor must fit flush against the boss on the case to prevent damage to the sensor.
    Fig 1: Identifying Digital TR Sensor & Bolts
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  1. Install the digital TR sensor and loosely install the screws.
    2. 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.
    Fig 2: Tightening Digital TR Sensor Bolts
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  2. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.
  3. Reconnect the digital TR sensor connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying Digital TR Sensor Connector
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  4. Connect the shift cable.
    Fig 4: Identifying Shift Cable
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  5. Install the rear mount.
    Fig 5: Tightening Transmission Crossmember Bolts
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  6. Verify that the shift cable is adjusted. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - EXTERNAL CONTROLS - LS .
  7. Add one gram of grease to both alignment bushing cavities.
  8. Loosen the nut and slide the front shaft assembly forward.
    Fig 6: Sliding Front Driveshaft Assembly Forward
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    9. CAUTION: Align the index marks or driveshaft imbalance can occur.
    Fig 7: Aligning Index Marks & Positioning Alignment Bushing On Transmission Flange Piloting System
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  9. Align index marks and position the alignment bushing on the transmission flange piloting system.
    10. CAUTION: Install the bolts, washers and nuts in their original positions or driveshaft imbalance can occur. Install the driveshaft flex coupling bolts with the head of the bolt seated against the flange, and the nuts seated against the flex coupling. Install the short bolts in the front and the long bolts in the rear.
    NOTE: The bolt heads are serrated. Hold the bolt and tighten the nut.
    Fig 8: Tightening Driveshaft Flex Coupling Nuts
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  10. Install the bolts, washers and nuts. Coat the nut and bolt threads with threadlock sealer.
  11. Using the special tools, tighten the nut.
    Fig 9: Tightening Driveshaft Nut
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  12. Install the heat shield.
    Fig 10: Identifying Retainers
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  13. Install the three-way catalytic converter.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
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