Transmission Range Switch: Installation
- Attach the lock washer and the set nut. Install the TR switch (1) to the transmission by doing the following steps: Turn the manual shaft rearward, turn the manual shaft back 2 notches and set the manual shaft to the NEUTRAL range.
- Attach the TR switch to the transmission. Secure the TR switch with one bolt. DO NOT tighten the bolt fully. See Fig 1
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- Tighten the TR switch set nut to 44 INCH lbs. (5 N.m). Bend the claws of the lock washer over the set nut.
- Tighten the TR switch retaining bolt with the neutral reference line (2) and the cut out (3) in the TR switch aligned. See Fig 1
. Tighten the TR switch bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Attach the manual lever to the manual shaft with the cable attached. Secure the manual lever with one washer and one nut. Tighten the manual shaft lever nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Attach the negative battery cable. Apply the parking brake and block the vehicle wheels. Turn the ignition switch to START with the manual selector lever in the PARK position.
- Verify that the starter motor operates. Stop the engine. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. Move the gearshift lever from the PARK to the NEUTRAL position.
- Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Verify that the starter motor operates. Verify that the starter motor does not operate in the DRIVE, DRIVE 2, LOW, or REVERSE positions.
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