Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Ford F550 Super Duty and 2011 Ford F450 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Disconnect the selector lever cable end.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
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Remove the transmission fluid pan, gasket and filter. For additional information, refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET AND FILTER in this service information.
Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Connector
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NOTE: The pin should be driven up through the manual valve.

Fig 3: Locating Manual Control Valve Detent Lever Retaining Pin

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Remove and discard the manual control valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
Using the Roll Pin Set, remove the manual control lever shaft retaining pin.

Fig 4: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft Retaining Pin Using Roll Pin Set
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NOTE: Be careful not to damage the manual control lever bore.

Fig 5: Locating Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly

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Remove the manual control lever shaft assembly.
Remove the TR sensor and detent lever assembly.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the TR sensor and detent lever assembly.
3. Disconnect the park rod from the detent lever assembly.
Fig 6: Identifying Bolts, Detent Lever Assembly And Park Rod
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