Tools Required
J 41364-A Neutral
Position Adjustment Tool
Removal Procedure
- Apply the parking brake.
- Shift the transmission into neutral.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the nut securing
the transmission control lever to the manual shaft.
- Remove the transmission control lever from the manual shaft.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the switch.
- Remove the bolts securing the park/neutral position switch to
the transmission.
- Remove the park/neutral position switch from the manual shaft.
If the park/neutral position 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 switch to
the transmission manual shaft by aligning the switch hub flats with the manual
shaft flats.
- Slide the switch onto the transmission manual shaft until the
switch mounting bracket contacts the mounting bosses on the transmission.
Important: Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
- Install the switch to the transmission with two bolts finger tight.
- Position the tool J 41364-A
onto the park/neutral
position 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 securing the switch to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Remove J 41364-A
from the switch.
- Connect the electrical connectors to the switch.
- Install the transmission
control lever to the manual shaft with the nut.
Tighten
Tighten the control lever nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the 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. Refer to
Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement
.