Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special Tools
| Illustration | Tool Name | Tool Number |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment Tool, Transmission Range Sensor | 307-571 |
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector and the selector lever cable end.
- Loosen the TR sensor (the automatic transaxle is shown removed for clarity).
- Remove the nut and the manual control lever.
- Loosen the TR sensor bolts.
- Using the Transmission Range Sensor Alignment Tool, align the TR sensor and tighten the bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the manual control lever.
- Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
- Adjust the manual control lever to TR sensor D position.
- L (LOW)
- D (DRIVE)
- N (NEUTRAL)
- R (REVERSE)
- P (PARK)
- When in position D, the marks on the manual control lever line up with the marks on the TR sensor.
- Connect the selector lever cable and the TR sensor electrical connector.
NOTE:
Failure to hold the selector lever, while loosening or tightening the manual control lever, will transmit rotational torque to the Transmission Range (TR) sensor causing internal damage.
NOTE:
Do not use air tools on this nut. Hold the manual control lever while tightening the manual control lever nut, or damage to the manual control lever shaft or the Transmission Range (TR) sensor could occur.
NOTE:
Check to make sure the manual control lever is in position "2" (same as "D" position).