Other Concerns: Selector Lever Efforts High

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DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES REFERENCE

Possible Component	Reference/Action
261 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
No electrical concerns
361 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Selector Lever Linkage (Internal, External)
Damaged or out of adjustment	Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Verify selector lever adjustment. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS - 6F35 .
Manual Control Lever
External retaining pin - damaged, nut - loose, detent spring-bent, damaged; or park mechanism - damaged, incorrect lever used	Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
Main Control Valve Body
Manual valve - stuck	Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
Bolts out of torque specification	Tighten bolts to specification.
Brake Shift Interlock
Mechanically damaged	Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS - 6F35 .
Transmission Range (TR) sensor indicating park	GO to PINPOINT TEST D .