Grand AM L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T 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 tool 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. Tool J 41545
Important: After switch adjustment, verify that engine will only start in "Park" or "Neutral." If engine will start in any other position, re-adjust
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: 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 service tool J 41545.
Tighten
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Bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
