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Installation (First Design - Old Switch)

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  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 Alignment Tool (J 41545) as shown and rotate the switch until the tool drops onto position. See Fig 1.
  5. Tighten the transaxle range switch bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  6. Remove the alignment tool.
  7. Install the transaxle range switch lever and nut. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  8. Connect the transaxle range switch electrical connectors.
  9. Install the shift control cable to transaxle range switch lever and verify proper operation.
Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Range Switch Alignment Tool
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