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Transmission Range Switch: Installation

NOTE: For special tool part numbers, refer to special tools list. See SPECIAL TOOLS  .
  1. Perform the following steps in order to install the transmission range switch:
    1. Turn the manual shaft rearward.
    2. Turn the shaft back 2 notches.
    3. Set the shaft to the "N" range.
    4. Install the switch.
    5. Handstart the bolt.
    6. Install the lock washer.
    7. Install the set nut. Tighten the set nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  2. Bend the lock washer claws over the set nut. With the neutral reference line and the cutout in the switch aligned, tighten the switch bolt. See Fig 1 . Tighten the bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  3. Install the manual lever to the manual shaft. Install the manual shaft lever nut. Tighten the nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  4. Install the vent hose to the vent elbow at the top of the transmission case. Install the vent hose clamp.
  5. Install a NEW "O" Ring to the fluid filler tube. Install the fluid filler tube to the transmission case. Install the fluid filler tube bolt. Install the fluid level indicator to the fluid filler tube.
  6. Remove the Holding Fixture with the transmission case, from the Holding Fixture Base. Remove the Holding Fixture from the transmission case.
  7. Install the 3 remaining converter housing bolts. Tighten converter housing bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Transmission Range Switch
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