MULTIFUNCTION Transmission Range Switch -F125-: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following:

-- Install the multifunction switch -4- to the selector shaft -6-.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Shaft Components

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-- Install the bolts -5- hand tight.

-- Install the washers -2 and 3- onto the selector shaft -6-.

-- Install the washer -2- with the tabs facing up.

-- Install the washer -2- with the long narrow guide into the long narrow depression in the selector shaft -6-.

-- Tighten the nut -1- to 7 Nm.

-- Secure the nut -1- by bending the tabs on the lock washer downward -2-.

-- Replace the lock washer if several of the tabs break off while being bent.

-- Adjust the multifunction transmission range switch before mounting the lever on the selector shaft. Refer to MULTIFUNCTION TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH, ADJUSTING .

-- Place the selector shaft lever -3- onto the selector shaft -4-.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Shaft Lever Components

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-- Move the selector shaft lever -3- into the "P" position. This means, push the selector lever -3- opposite the drive direction until it stops.

-- Move the selector lever -3- into the "N" position. Push the lever -3- two positions forward in the direction of travel.

-- Install the spring washer -2- and the nut -1- onto the selector shaft -4-.

-- Tighten the nut -1- to 13 Nm.

With a 6 Cylinder Engine:

-- Install the coolant expansion tank. Refer to item 1 in COOLANT HOSE CONNECTION DIAGRAM for BLV engines or item 8 in COOLANT HOSE CONNECTION DIAGRAM for CCTA engines .

-- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Continuation for all Vehicles:

-- Check the selector mechanism. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM, CHECKING