Park / Neutral Position Switch -- Installation |
1. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
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Install the park/neutral position switch to the manual valve shaft.
Temporarily install the bolt.
Install a new lock washer and the nut.
Text in Illustration *1 Lock Washer *2 Lock Nut - Torque:
- 7.0 N*m{71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf}
Turn the control shaft lever clockwise until it stops, and then turn it counterclockwise 2 notches to set it to the N position.
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Align the neutral basic line with the switch groove, and tighten the bolt.
Text in Illustration *1 Neutral Basic Line *2 Groove - Torque:
- 13 N*m{130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}
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Using a screwdriver, bend the tabs of the lock washer.
Connect the switch connector.
2. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION |
When moving the shift lever from P to R with the ignition switch ON and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and correctly into position.
Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward after moving the shift lever from N to D, and moves rearward after shifting to the R.
If the results are not as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch and check the shift lever.
3. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION |
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Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolt and move the shift lever to N.
Align the switch groove with the neutral basic line.
Hold the switch in position and tighten the bolt.
Text in Illustration *1 Neutral Basic Line *2 Groove - Torque:
- 13 N*m{130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}
After adjustment, perform the inspection (HILUX_TGN26 RM0000010ND04WX.html).
4. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to ON.
Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts when the shift lever is in N or P, but does not start in other positions.
Check that the back-up light illuminates and the reverse warning buzzer sounds when the shift lever is in R, but do not function in other positions.