Tools Required
J 41364-A Neutral
Position Adjustment Tool
Removal Procedure
- Apply the park brake.
- Shift the transmission into neutral.
- If equipped with four wheel drive (4WD), remove the front propeller
shaft. Refer to
Front Propeller Shaft Replacement
in Propeller Shaft.
- Remove the transmission control lever to manual shaft nut.
- Remove the transmission control lever from the manual shaft.
- Disconnect the park/neutral position (PNP) switch electrical connectors.
- Remove the PNP switch bolts.
- Remove the PNP switch from the manual shaft. If the PNP switch
did not slide off the manual shaft, file the outer edge of the manual shaft
in order to remove any burrs.
Installation Procedure
- Install the PNP switch
to the transmission manual shaft by aligning the switch hub flats with the
manual shaft flats.
- Slide the PNP switch onto the transmission manual shaft until
the switch mounting bracket contacts the mounting bosses on the transmission.
Important: If a new PNP switch is being installed, the switch will come with a
positive assurance bracket. The positive assurance bracket aligns the new
switch in its proper position for installation and the use of neutral position
adjustment tool will not be necessary.
- Install the PNP switch to the transmission with two bolts, finger tight.
- Position the J 41364-A
onto the PNP switch. Ensure that the
two slots on the switch where the manual shaft is inserted are lined up with
the lower two tabs on the tool.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Rotate the tool until the upper locator pin on the tool is lined up
with the slot on the top of the switch.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Remove the J 41364-A
from the PNP switch. If installing a NEW switch, remove the positive
assurance bracket at this time.
- Connect the PNP switch electrical connectors.
- Install the transmission
control lever to the manual shaft with the nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- If equipped with 4WD, install the front propeller shaft. Refer
to
Front Propeller Shaft Replacement
in Propeller Shaft.
- Check the PNP switch for proper operation. The engine must start
in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) positions ONLY. If proper operation of the
switch can not be obtained, replace the switch.