Selector shaft, cleaning

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NOTE:

Observe general repair notes → Repair instructions .
Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions → Rules for cleanliness when working on transmission .

Work procedure

Remove end cover → 38 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEARS, HYDRAULIC CONTROLS .
Remove Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 → Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 , removing and installing .

Fig 1: Identifying Catch Of Selector Shaft, Spring & Roller

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Clean catch - arrow - of selector shaft. Do not use fluffy materials for cleaning. Clean contact surfaces of magnet especially thoroughly of metal shavings and the like.

NOTE:

Make sure that spring - A - and roller - B - are properly secured.

Fig 2: Identifying Sensors Of Soiling And Metal Shavings

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If necessary, clean sensors - A - , - C - and - D - of soiling and metal shavings.
Install Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 → Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 , removing and installing .
Install end cover → 38 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEARS, HYDRAULIC CONTROLS .