Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments

Park/Neutral Position Switch Adjustment

Tools Required

J 41545 Park/Neutral Switch Aligner

Adjustment




1. Make sure the transaxle manual shaft is in the Neutral position.
2. Align the flats on the transaxle shift shaft with the flats on the transaxle range switch and install the switch.
3. Loosely install the transaxle range switch bolts.




4. Insert the J 41545 as shown and rotate the switch until the tool drops onto position.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

5. Tighten the transaxle range switch bolts.

Tighten the range switch bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

6. Remove the alignment tool.




7. Install the transaxle range switch lever and nut

Tighten the transaxle range switch lever retaining nut to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

Important: After adjusting the switch, verify the engine only starts in Park or Neutral. If the engine starts in any other position, adjust the switch.




8. Connect the transaxle range switch electrical connectors.
9. Install the shift control cable to transaxle range switch lever and verify proper operation.
10. Install the shift control cable to transaxle range switch lever and verify proper operation.