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.
- Torque:
- 7.0 N*m{71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf}
Push the control shaft rearward as much as possible.
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Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to the N position.
Align the neutral basic line with the switch groove, and tighten the bolt.
- Torque:
- 13 N*m{133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf}
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Using a screwdriver, bend the tabs of the lock washer.
- HINT:
- Bend at least 2 of the lock washer tabs.
2. CONNECT PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR |
3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- NOTICE:
- Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
4. PERFORM INITIALIZATION |
- HINT:
- Refer to "INTRODUCTION REPAIR INSTRUCTION-INITIALIZATION" and perform initialization.
5. 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.
6. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION |
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Remove the nut and disconnect the control cable.
Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.
Push the control shaft rearward as much as possible.
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Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to the N position.
While holding the control shaft lever slightly toward the R position side, tighten the nut.
- Torque:
- 16 N*m{163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf}
7. 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 on 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 on R, but do not function in other positions.