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Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Installation

    NOTE: Failure to hold the manual control lever while loosening or tightening the manual control lever bolt will transmit rotational torque to the TR  sensor and shift mechanism.
    NOTE: Do not fully tighten the bolts at this stage.
    Fig 1: Locating TR Sensor Bolts
    G07496213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the TR  sensor (automatic transaxle shown in illustration removed for clarity).
  2. Using the Transmission Range Sensor Alignment Tool, align the TR  sensor and tighten the bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 2: Aligning TR Sensor Using Transmission Range Sensor Alignment Tool
    G07496214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. NOTE: Do not use air tools on this bolt. Hold the manual control lever while tightening the manual control lever bolt, or failure to the manual control lever shaft or the Transmission Range (TR) sensor could occur.
    Fig 3: Locating Manual Control Lever Bolt
    G07496215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the manual control lever.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  5. NOTE: Check the manual control lever is in position 3 (D position) or the selector lever cable will not be adjusted correctly.
    Fig 4: Identifying Manual Control Lever Position
    G07496216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Adjust the manual control lever to TR  sensor D position.
    1. "1" M1
    2. "2" M2
    3. "D" Drive
    4. "N" Neutral
    5. "R" Reverse
    6. "P" Park
      • When in position D, the marks on the manual control lever line up with the marks on the TR  sensor.
  7. Connect the selector lever cable and the TR  sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Locating Transmission Range Sensor Electrical Connector And Selector Lever Cable
    G07496217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.