Digital Transmission Range (Tr) Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 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 Bolts
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Install the manual control lever shaft.

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

Fig 3: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin Into Case

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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: Locating Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin

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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: Locating Shift Cable End
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Install the transmission fluid pan, gasket and filter. For additional information, 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. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .