Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
Transmission Position Switch/Sensor: Service and Repair
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Shift linkage.
3. Electrical connector.
4. Mounting bolts.
5. Switch assembly.
REPLACEMENT - USING OLD SWITCH
Install Or Connect
1. Place shift shaft in NEUTRAL.
2. Align flats of shift shaft with switch.
3. Mounting bolts, loosely.
4. Insert J 41545 and rotate switch until tool drops into position.
Tighten
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Bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
Remove Or Disconnect
1. J 41545.
IMPORTANT:
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After switch adjustment, verify that engine will only start in PARK or NEUTRAL. If engine will start in any other position, readjust switch.
REPLACEMENT - USING NEW SWITCH
Install Or Connect
1. Place shift shaft in NEUTRAL.
2. Align flats of shift shaft to flats in switch and install switch assembly.
3. Mounting bolts.
4. Insert tool J 41545 and rotate switch until tool drops into position.
Tighten
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Bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
Important:
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After switch installation verify that engine will only start in PARK or NEUTRAL. If engine will start in any other position, readjust switch
using Replacement - Using Old Switch procedure.
Adjust
1. Place transaxle control shifter assembly in the NEUTRAL notch in detent plate.
2. Loosen switch attaching bolts.
3. Rotate switch on shifter assembly to align J 41545.