Digital Transmission Range (Tr) Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. 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 Bolts
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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.
Install the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin into the case.

Fig 3: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin Into Case
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NOTE: When the retaining pin is installed correctly, 2 mm (0.08 in) of the pin will be exposed.
Install a new manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.

Fig 4: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
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Tighten the bolts.

Fig 5: Tightening Bolts
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Connect the transmission range sensor electrical connector.

Fig 6: Connecting Transmission Range Sensor Electrical Connector
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Install the transmission fluid pan, gasket and filter. For additional information, refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET AND FILTER .
Connect the shift cable end.

Fig 7: Connecting Shift Cable End
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Adjust the shift linkage. Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL and the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .