Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Removal

Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
Remove the exhaust heat shield. .

CAUTION: Index-mark (color paint) the bolts, washers, nuts, and the flex coupling to the transmission flange and the pinion flange to assure assembly in the exact same location. Components not assembled in their original locations can cause driveshaft imbalance.

CAUTION: Do not remove the bolts retaining the flex coupling to the driveshaft.

Fig 1: Index-Marking Front Driveshaft Companion Flange

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Index-mark the front driveshaft companion flange. Remove the three nuts, washers and bolts.
Slide the front shaft assembly rearward and support.

Fig 2: Sliding Front Shaft Assembly Rearward And Support
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WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
Remove the transmission mount and lower the transmission enough to gain access to the digital TR sensor.

Fig 3: Removing Transmission Mount
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Disconnect the shift cable.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Shift Cable
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Remove and discard the tie strap from the digital TR sensor connector boot.

Fig 5: Removing Tie Strap From Digital TR Sensor Connector Boot
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Slide the rubber boot back and disconnect the digital TR sensor connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Digital TR Sensor Connector
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Remove the digital TR sensor.

Fig 7: Removing Digital TR Sensor
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