Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Adjustment: Adjust

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
2. Loosen the 4 converter-to-manifold nuts.
   Fig 1: Locating Converter-To-Manifold Nuts

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CAUTION: Index-mark (color paint) the bolts, washers, nuts and the flex coupling to the transmission flange to make sure they are installed in the same location. Components that are not assembled in their original locations can cause driveshaft imbalance.
CAUTION: Do not remove the bolts retaining the flex coupling to the driveshaft.
Fig 2: Locating Flange Nuts And Index Mark
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3. Index-mark the front driveshaft pinion flange. Remove the 3 nuts, washers and bolts.
4. Slide the front shaft assembly rearward and support.
   Fig 3: Sliding Front Shaft Assembly Rearward

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WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
5. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
6. Remove the transmission mount and lower the transmission enough to gain access to the digital transmission range (TR) sensor.
   Fig 4: Locating Rear Transmission Crossmember Mounting Screws

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7. Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.
   Fig 5: Locating Shift Cable

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8. Loosen the screws.
   Fig 6: Locating Digital TR Sensor Screws

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CAUTION: The digital TR sensor must fit flush against the case. Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.
9. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.
   • Tighten 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
     Fig 7: Identifying Special Tool (307-351)

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10. Install the shift cable to the manual control lever.
    Fig 8: Locating Shift Cable

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11. Raise the transmission up and install the rear transmission mount bolts. Remove the transmission jack.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
      Fig 9: Locating Rear Transmission Crossmember Mounting Screws

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12. Verify that the shift cable is adjusted correctly. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE-TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .
13. Install the driveshaft by aligning the index marks made during removal for correct driveshaft balance.
    Fig 10: Locating Driveshaft Index Marks

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CAUTION: Install the bolts, washers and nuts in their original position 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.
14. Install the 3 nuts, washers and bolts.
    • Tighten to 81 Nm (60 lb-ft).
      Fig 11: Identifying Flange Nuts And Index Mark

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15. Install the 4 converter-to-manifold nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

Fig 12: Locating Converter-To-Manifold Nuts

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