STS RWD V8-4.6L (2007)
Transmission Position Switch/Sensor: Service and Repair
5L40-E/5L50-E - Automatic Transmission
Manual Shift Shaft Position Switch Replacement
Tools Required
J 44767 Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the transmission manual shift shaft nut.
3. Disconnect the shift linkage from the transmission manual shift shaft.
4. Remove the exhaust system.
5. Disconnect the propeller shaft coupler (1) from the transmission flange. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (RWD) Rear Propeller Shaft
Replacement (AWD) in Propeller Shaft.
6. Push the front propeller shaft toward the rear of the vehicle in order to release the propeller shaft coupler (1) from the transmission flange.
7. Secure the front propeller shaft (1) to the shift control lever (3) with a piece of mechanics wire (2).