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Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Adjustment

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SPECIAL TOOL

G04681792
 Alignment Tool, Transmission Range Sensor
307-571
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector and the selector lever cable end.
    Fig 1: Locating Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector And Selector Lever Cable End
    G04681793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: Failure to hold the shift lever, while loosening or tightening the manual shaft lever, will transmit rotational torque to the TR switch and shift mechanism causing internal damage.
  3. Loosen the TR sensor (the automatic transaxle is shown removed for clarity).
    1. Remove the nut and the manual control lever.
    2. Loosen the TR sensor bolts.
      Fig 2: Identifying Manual Control Lever Nut And TR Sensor Bolt
      G04681794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tool, align the TR sensor and tighten the bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool And TR Sensor Bolts
      G04681795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. CAUTION: Do not use air tools on this nut. Hold the manual control lever, while tightening the manual control lever nut, failure to the manual control lever shaft or the TR sensor could occur.
  5. Install the manual control lever.
    • Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Locating Manual Control Lever Nut
      G04681796Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: Check to make sure the manual control lever is in position "2" (same as "D" position).
  6. Adjust the manual control lever to TR sensor D position.
    1. L (LOW)
    2. D (DRIVE)
    3. N (NEUTRAL)
    4. R (REVERSE)
    5. P (PARK)
    • When in position D the marks on the manual control lever line up with the marks on the TR sensor.
      Fig 5: Identifying Manual Control Lever Position Mark On TR Sensor
      G04681797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the selector lever cable and the TR sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Identifying Selector Lever Cable And TR Sensor Electrical Connector
    G04681798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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