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Transmission Range Switch Replacement

  1. Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  2. Remove the air cleaner (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ).
  3. Remove the battery base.
  4. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Shift Cable Bracket (A) With Torque Specifications
    G06164624Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the spring clip/washer (B) and control pin (C), then separate the shift cable end (D) from the control lever (E).
  6. Check the bushing (F) in the shift cable end for a proper fit and wear. If the bushing is loose or worn, replace the shift cable (see )SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT .
  7. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.
  8. Pry the lock tab of the lock washer (A) on the control lever (B), and remove the nut (C), lock washer, spring washer (D) and control lever.
    Fig 2: Locating Lock Washer, Control Lever, Nut, Spring Washer And Control Lever
    G06164625Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Pry the lock tabs of the lock washer (E) on the transmission range switch (F), hold the selector control shaft (G) with a 6.0 mm wrench, and loosen the locknut (H).
  10. Remove the locknut and lock washer, then remove the transmission range switch (two bolts).
  11. Set the new transmission range switch (A) to the N position. The transmission range switch clicks in the N position, and the control shaft hole (B) aligns with the N position line (C).
    Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Range Switch N Position
    G06164626Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. With a 6.0 mm wrench, turn the control shaft fully counterclockwise (viewed from the shaft end) to the P position. Turn the control shaft back two click-stopped positions so that it is in the N position.
    Fig 4: Identifying Control Shaft P Position (Viewed From Shaft End)
    G06164627Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Install the transmission range switch (A) gently over the control shaft (B), and install the bolts loosely.
    Fig 5: Locating Transmission Range Switch, Control Shaft And Bolts
    G06164628Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Install the new lock washer (A) over the control shaft (B) while aligning the indicator tab (C) of the lock washer with the N positioning line (D) on the transmission range switch (E), and install the locknut (F).
    Fig 6: Locating Lock Washer, Control Shaft, Indicator Tab, N Positioning Line, Transmission Range Switch And Locknut
    G06164629Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Push the locknut against the transmission housing to seat the transmission range switch into the control shaft, and tighten the locknut (A) to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft) while holding the control shaft (B) with a 6.0 mm wrench (C), then bend the lock tabs (D) of the lock washer against the locknut.
    Fig 7: Tightening Locknut With Torque Specifications
    G06164630Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Tighten the bolts (E) securing the transmission range switch to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft).
  17. Install the control lever (A), spring washer (B), lock washer (C), and locknut (D) on the control shaft (E).
    Fig 8: Locating Control Lever, Spring Washer, Lock Washer, Locknut And Control Shaft With Torque Specifications
    G06164631Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Check the connectors for rust, dirt, or oil, clean, then connect the connector securely.
  19. Apply molybdenum grease to the hole in the bushing in the shift cable end. Attach the shift cable end to the control lever, then insert the control pin into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip/washer.
  20. Secure the shift cable bracket with the nuts.
  21. Install the battery base.
  22. Install the air cleaner (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ).
  23. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  24. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Move the shift lever through all positions, and check the transmission range switch synchronization with the A/T gear position indicator.
  25. Check that the engine starts in P and N, and does not start in any other shift lever position.
  26. Check that the back-up lights come on when the shift lever is in R.
  27. Raise the vehicle on a lift, allow all four wheels to rotate freely, then start the engine, and check the shift lever operation.
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