Removal and Installation

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
Remove the transmission mount crossmember and lower the transmission enough to gain access to the digital transmission range (TR) sensor.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Removing Transmission Mount Crossmember
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the digital TR sensor connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Digital TR Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual control lever.

Fig 3: Locating Shift Cable Eyelet At Manual Control Lever
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Remove the screws the digital TR screws and remove the digital TR sensor.
- To install, alternately tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Removing Digital TR Sensor
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CAUTION: The digital transmission range sensor must fit flush against the boss on the case to prevent damage to the sensor.

NOTE: The manual lever must be in the NEUTRAL position when installing the digital TR.

Fig 5: Aligning Digital TR Sensor

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Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Verify that the shift cable is adjusted correctly. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .