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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 45404 Transmission Indicator Alignment Tool


    Object Number: 1876466  Size: SH
  1. Remove the battery and tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
  2. Shift the control lever into neutral (N) position.
  3. Remove the shift control cable from the transmission range (TR) switch lever.

  4. Object Number: 1876756  Size: SH
  5. Loosen the TR switch bolts.

  6. Object Number: 1877027  Size: SH
  7. Install the J 45404 to the manual shaft and rotate the TR switch until the neutral base line on the switch lines up with the indicator line on the J 45404 .
  8. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  9. Install the TR switch bolts.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the TR switch bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  11. Remove the J 45404 from the manual shaft.

  12. Object Number: 1876466  Size: SH
  13. Install the shift control cable to the TR switch lever and adjust the cable. Refer to Shift Control Cable Replacement .
  14. Install the battery and tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
  15. After adjusting the transaxle range switch, verify that the engine only starts in park (P) or neutral (N). If the engine starts in any other position, re-adjust the switch.