Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 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 .
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 .
Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor.

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

Remove and discard the manual control valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.

Fig 3: Locating Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
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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.
Remove the manual control lever shaft assembly.

Fig 5: Locating Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly
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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 Detent Lever Assembly Park Rod And Bolts
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