Park/Neutral Position Switch Adjustment: Adjustment

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Fig 1: Identifying Shift Control Cable, Lever & Electrical Connector At Transaxle Range (TR) Switch

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Disconnect the transaxle range switch electrical connectors from the switch.
Remove the shift control cable from the transaxle range switch lever.

Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Range (PNP) Switch Lever

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Remove the transaxle range switch lever and nut

Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Range Switch And Mounting Bolts

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Make sure the transaxle manual shaft is in the Neutral position.
Loosen, DO NOT REMOVE the transaxle range switch bolts.

Fig 4: Identifying J 41545

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Insert the J 41545 as shown and rotate the switch until the tool drops onto position. See Special Tools .

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten the transaxle range switch bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the range switch bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
Remove the alignment tool.

Fig 5: Identifying Transaxle Range (PNP) Switch Lever

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Install the transaxle range switch lever and nut
Tighten: 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.

Fig 6: Identifying Shift Control Cable, Lever & Electrical Connector At Transaxle Range (TR) Switch

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