Replacing Transmission Switch (A5S 360R / 390R, A4S 200R)

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NOTE: After completing work, top up ATF level. Check/top up fluid level in automatic transmission. See CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A5S 360R / 390R, A4S 200R / 310R) .

Move selector lever to position "D". Remove transmission oil sump. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING OR REPLACING TRANSMISSION FLUID SUMP (A5S 360R / 390R, A4S 200R) .

Remove and install selector unit. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SELECTOR UNIT (A5S 360R / 390R, A4S 200R) .

Grip clamping sleeve (1). Slacken nut (2). See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Releasing Selector Lever Nut

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Release nut (1). See Fig 2 . Remove selector lever (2). Upon installation, tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Adjust selector lever. See ADJUSTING SELECTOR LEVER (A5S 360R / 390R, A4S 200R, 6HP26Z/19Z) .

Fig 2: Removing Selector Lever

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Drive spring pin (1) out of transmission switch (2). See Fig 3 . Withdraw manual shift valve shaft (3) from transmission only so far that transmission switch (2) can be removed. DO NOT remove parking gear rack. DO NOT move parking gear rack more than 10 mm; if necessary, secure with pointed pliers. Release notched disk on parking gear rack. Remove transmission switch (2) with detent disk.

Fig 3: Removing Transmission Switch

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Remove transmission switch (1) from detent disk (2). See Fig 4 . Upon installation: bore holes for spring pin in transmission switch (1) must overlap with bore holes of detent disk (2) and manual shift valve shaft.

Fig 4: Removing Transmission Switch From Detent Disk

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Installation: attach parking gear rack (1) from rear in detent disk (2). See Fig 5 . Slide in manual shift valve shaft. Drive in spring pin. During entire installation work, journal (3) must be aligned vertically to manual shift valve shaft. After installation of detent spring, ensure that parking lock functions correctly. Press journal (3) forwards into "P" position, rotate propeller shaft and check that locking pawl engages.

Fig 5: Installing Parking Gear Rack In Detent Disk

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