Removal Procedure
Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing
any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to
the vehicle or its components.
- Disconnect the external wiring harness from the PNP switch.
- Disconnect
the shift linkage/cable from the shift lever (2) on the selector shaft (4).
- Use wrench (1) to prevent the shift lever (2) from rotating. Remove nut
(3) from the end of the selector shaft (4). Carefully remove the shift lever (2)
from selector shaft (4).
- Remove the two bolts (6). Remove the PNP switch (5) by sliding it outward
over the selector shaft (4).
Important: If the park/neutral position switch did not easily slide off the selector shaft,
use a file to remove any burrs or raised metal where the selector lever was seated
against the shoulder of the selector shaft.
Installation Procedure
- Be sure that the neutral assurance bracket
(2) is in the proper position on PNP switch (1).
- Make sure the selector shaft is in the N (Neutral) position as follows:
| • | Place a wrench on the selector shaft flats and rotate the shaft to its
furthest clockwise position. |
| • | Rotate the selector shaft counter-clockwise two detents. |
- Align
the PNP switch (5) with the main housing so that the neutral assurance bracket is
facing outward.
- While maintaining the correct PNP switch-to-selector-shaft alignment,
slide the new PNP switch (5) over the selector shaft (4).
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.
- While holding the neutral assurance bracket in engagement with the PNP switch,
install the two bolts (6) so that the PNP switch may be rotated with some effort.
Tighten
Tighten the two bolts (6) to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
- Remove and discard the neutral assurance bracket.
Notice:
| • | DO NOT drive the selector lever onto the selector shaft. |
| • | DO NOT use an impact wrench in order to tighten the selector lever
nut. Hold the lever with a wrench while tightening the nut. |
| • | Failure to follow these instructions may result in transmission
damage. |
Notice:
| • | DO NOT drive the selector lever onto the selector shaft. |
| • | DO NOT use an impact wrench in order to tighten the selector lever
nut. Hold the lever with a wrench while tightening the nut. |
| • | Failure to follow these instructions may result in transmission
damage. |
- Reinstall shift lever (2). Install nut (3), by hand, on the end of selector
shaft (4). Use a wrench (1) to keep the shift lever from rotating.
Tighten
Tighten nut (3) to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Reconnect the shift selector linkage/cable to the shift lever (2).
- Connect the external wiring harness to the PNP switch.
