Digital Transmission Range (Tr) Sensor: Removal

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the three-way catalytic converter.
Remove the eight retainers and the heat shield.

Fig 1: Identifying Retainers

CAUTION: Index-mark (color paint) the bolts, washers, nuts, and the Dex 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.

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Shaft Flex Coupling Nuts

Index-mark the components.
Using the special tools, loosen the nut.

Fig 3: Loosening Drive Shaft

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

NOTE: The bolt heads are senated. Hold the bolt and loosen the nut.

Fig 4: Removing Driveshaft Flex Coupling Nuts

Remove the three nuts, washers and bolts.
Slide the front shaft assembly rearward and support.
- Tighten the nut to prevent separation of the front and rear shaft assemblies.
Fig 5: Sliding Front Shaft Assembly Rearward

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 transmission range (TR) sensor.

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Crossmember Bolts
Disconnect the shift cable.

Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Shift Cable
Disconnect the digital TR sensor connector.

Fig 8: Identifying Digital TR Sensor Connector
Remove the digital TR sensor.

Fig 9: Removing Digital TR Sensor & Bolts