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Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Adjustment: Adjust

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to LIFTING .
  2. Loosen the four converter-to-manifold nuts.
    Fig 1: Removing Converter-To-Manifold Nuts
    G03201688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: Index-mark (color paint) the bolts, washers, nuts and the flex coupling to the transmission flange to make sure they are installed in the same location. Components that are not assembled in their original locations can cause driveshaft imbalance.
    CAUTION: Do not remove the bolts retaining the flex coupling to the driveshaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Driveshaft Pinion Flange Nuts And Bolts
    G03201689Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Index-mark the front driveshaft pinion flange. Remove the three nuts, washers and bolts.
  4. Slide the front shaft assembly rearward and support.
    Fig 3: Sliding Front Shaft Assembly Rearward And Support
    G03201690Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  5. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
  6. Remove the transmission mount and lower the transmission enough to gain access to the digital transmission range (TR) sensor.
    Fig 4: Removing Transmission Mount And Transmission
    G03201691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.
    8. Fig 5: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Manual Control Lever
    G03201692Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Loosen the screws.
    Fig 6: Loosening Screws
    G03201693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: The digital TR sensor must fit flush against the case. Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.
    Fig 7: Aligning Digital TR Sensor And Tightening Screws
    G03201694Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.
  10. Install the shift cable to the manual control lever.
    11. Fig 8: Installing Shift Cable To Manual Control Lever
    G03201695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Raise the transmission up and install the rear transmission mount bolts. Remove the transmission jack.
    Fig 9: Installing Rear Transmission Mount Bolts
    G03201696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Verify that the shift cable is adjusted correctly. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT  in this section.
  13. Install the driveshaft by aligning the index-marks made during removal for correct driveshaft balance.
    Fig 10: Aligning Index-Marks Made During Removal For Correct Driveshaft Balance
    G03201697Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. CAUTION: Install the bolts, washers, and nuts in their original position or driveshaft imbalance can occur. Install the driveshaft flex coupling bolts with the head of the bolt seated against the flange, and the nuts seated against the flex coupling.
    Fig 11: Identifying Driveshaft Nuts And Bolts
    G03201698Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the three nuts, washers and bolts.
  15. Tighten the four converter-to-manifold nuts.
    Fig 12: Tightening Converter-To-Manifold Nuts
    G03201699Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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