Digital Transmission Range (Tr) Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the transmission range sensor and detent lever assembly.
1. Connect the park rod to the detent lever assembly.
2. Install the transmission range sensor and the detent lever assembly.
3. Loosely install the bolts.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Transmission Range Sensor And Detent Lever Assembly
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the manual control lever shaft.

Fig 2: Installing Manual Control Lever Shaft
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NOTE: Leave a small portion of the pin exposed.

Fig 3: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin

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Install the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin into the case.

NOTE: When the retaining pin is installed correctly, 2 mm (0.08 in) of the pin will be exposed.

Fig 4: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install a new manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
Tighten the bolts.

Fig 5: Tightening Bolts
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Connect the TR sensor electrical connector.

Fig 6: Connecting TR Sensor Electrical Connector
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Connect the shift cable end.

Fig 7: Connecting Shift Cable End
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Install the transmission fluid pan, gasket and filter. Refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET AND FILTER .
Adjust the shift linkage. Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL and the REVERSE lamps illuminate in REVERSE. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .