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Transmission Range (Tr) Sensor Adjustment

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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000909
 Alignment Gauge, TR Sensor 307-351 (T97L-70010-A)
CAUTION: Do not pry on the swivel tube to disconnect the transmission shift linkage.
NOTE: Manual control lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
    3. Fig 1: Selector Lever Cable At Manual Control Lever
    GF0012354Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    4. Fig 2: Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
    GF0003508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the manual control lever.
    1. Remove the manual control lever nut.
    2. Remove the manual control lever.
    5. Fig 3: Manual Control Lever & Nut
    GF0003476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen, but do not remove, the digital TR sensor bolts.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Digital TR Sensor And Bolts
    G04584370Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The manual control lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.
  6. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor slots. The tool is designed to fit snug.
    7. Fig 5: Aligning Digital TR Sensor Slots Using Special Tool (307-351)
    G04584268Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Tightening one bolt before tightening the other may cause the digital TR sensor to bind or become damaged.
  7. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten the bolts in an alternating sequence.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    8. Fig 6: Aligning Digital TR Sensor Slots With Special Tool
    G04584269Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the manual control lever.
    1. Position the manual control lever.
    2. Install a new manual control lever shaft outer nut.
      • Tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).
    9. Fig 7: Manual Control Lever & Nut
    GF0003477Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
    10. Fig 8: Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
    GF0003508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. With the manual control lever in NEUTRAL, connect the selector lever cable.
    11. Fig 9: Selector Lever Cable At Manual Control Lever
    GF0012354Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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