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Special Tool(s)

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools
G01608241Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Position the vehicle on a hoist. Place in NEUTRAL. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  2. Loosen the digital TR sensor bolts.
    Fig 2: Loosening Digital TR Sensor Bolts
    G01608242Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. NOTE: Make sure that the manual lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
    Fig 3: Aligning Digital TR Sensor Slots Using Special Tool
    G01608243Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor slots. The tool is designed to fit snugly.
  5. Tighten the digital TR sensor bolts and remove the special tool.
    Fig 4: Tightening Digital TR Sensor Bolts
    G01608244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Verify that the vehicle starts in the PARK and NEUTRAL positions and the REVERSE lamps illuminate in REVERSE.