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19. Inst
all the slide plate.
Install
the four sl
ide plate screws.
20 . Fi
t the gear shift assembly.
Inst
all th
e four nuts.
21 . Asse
mble the cable to the gear shift assembly.
1. Locate the outer cable.
2. Fit and tighten the cable securing nut to the specified torque figure.
22. Adjust, or verify, the cable in accordance with 44.15.07.
23. Further installation is the reve rse of the removal procedure.
24. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Reset the radio an
d the clock.
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Shift Selection and Gear Position
Symptom Chart
Pinpoint test A: P0705
Loose selector disc seal
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SymptomPossible SourcesAction
DTC P0705 Transmission range sensor circuit
malfunctionSelector cable maladjusted
Linear switch maladjusted
Linear position switch fault
Harness fault
Connector pins(s) bent, loose or
corroded
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*GO to Pinpoint Test
A
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PINPOINT TEST A : P0705
TEST CONDITIONSDETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
A1: RETRIEVE DTCS
• NOTE: Battery and or ECM disconnection prior to scanning wi
ll erase all data, ensure that the correct DTC is present.
Connect the scan tool 1
Have the DTC(s) and freeze frame data been recorded?
Yes GO to A2
A2: STATUS / RELATIONSHIP CHECK
Move the selector lever sl owly from P to 2 and back,
noting the illumination / positi on relationship as follows: 1
Does state illumination match the lever position in each
direction of travel?
Yes
GO to A4
No GO to A3
No With lever at D (when moving from 2 to P ) is 3 or 4
illuminated?
Yes GO to A3
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Contro ls - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 -
Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
General Procedures
1.
Disconnect the vehicle battery ground lead.
2. Position the gear sele ctor lever to N.
3. Remove the J-gate surround, Section 501-05.
4. Remove the console finisher ve neer panel, Section 501-12.
5. Remove the center console assembly, Section 501-12.
6. Slacken the selector cable lock ing nuts and screw them away
from the abutment.
7. Raise the vehicle for access.
8. Verify that the transmis sion selector lever is at position ( N ).
At the transmission, detach the inner cable from the
selector lever.
With the lever moved fully rearward, push the lever
forward two detents to achieve N.
1. Reconnect the inner cable.
9. NOTE: When setting the selector cable, ensure that the
transmission selector does no t move from the (N) position.
Adjust the selector cable from inside the vehicle. 1. Position the gear select or lever to the N detent.
2. Adjust the nuts to lock against the bracket without moving the set position of either the gear selector
lever or the select or lever on the transmission case.
3. Tighten to specification.
4. Verify the ( N ) setting.
10. Further installation is the reve rse of the removal procedure.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Contro ls - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 -
Brake Shift Interlock Actuator
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation
1.
Disconnect the vehicle battery ground lead.
2. Remove the J-gate surround, Section 501-05.
3. Remove the console finisher ve neer panel, Section 501-12.
4. Remove the interlock so lenoid lever cover.
5. Remove the gearshift interlock solenoid.
1. Remove the (2) solenoid nuts.
2. Detach the solenoid from the latch pin.
3. Disconnect the solenoid multiplug.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.
2. Refer to the illustration.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Contro ls - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 -
Selector Lever Cable and Bracket
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Disconnect the vehicle battery ground lead.
2. Position the selector to N.
3. Remove the J-gate surround, Section 501-05.
4. Remove the console finisher ve neer panel, Section 501-12.
5. Remove the center console assembly, Section 501-12.
6. Raise the vehicle for access.
7. Detach the gear selector cable from the transmission unit.
1. Remove the nut which secures the selector cable ball pin to the selector lever.
2. Lower the transmissi on lift for access.
3. Remove the bolts which secure the selector cable to the transmission casing.
8. Reposition the selector cable.
9. Remove the LH front seat, Section 501-10.
10. Reposition the LH floo r carpet for access.
11. Remove the selector cable to tunnel clip tie strap.
12. Detach the selector cable from the gear shift assembly.
1. Remove the inner cable to shift lever nut.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Contro ls - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 -
Selector Lever Indicator Disc
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation
1.
Disconnect the vehicle battery ground lead.
2. Remove the selector indicator module; Operation 44.15.14.
3. Remove the selector indicator module disc.
Remove the disc retaining screw.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Contro ls - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 -
Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation
1. Position the gear selector to 'N' to provide clearance for
removing the console.
2. Disconnect the vehicle battery ground lead.
3. Remove the J-gate surroun d, operation 76.25.24.
4. Remove the console finisher vene er panel, operation 76.47.26.
5. Remove the console assembly, operation 76.25.01.
6. Detach the selector cable from the gear shift assembly.
1. Remove the nut which secures the inner cable to the shift lever.
2. Slacken the outer cable locknuts. Move the cable clear.
7. Disconnect the electrical conne ctor from the linear switch.
8. Position the selector to 'P' to align the mechanism for installing
the new linear switch.
9. Remove the linear switch.
Remove the four screws.
Remove the linear switch fro m the mounting bracket.
1. Install the linear switch.
Position the linear switch to the mounting bracket.
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moving the set position of either the gear selector lever or the selector lever on the transmission casing.
3. Tighten to 22-28 Nm.
4. Verify the 'N' setting.
6. Check that all released connec tors are safely insulated and
connect the vehicle battery.
7. Switch ON the ignition.
8. Adjust the position of the linear switch so that the selector 'N'
position graphic illuminates. Ti ghten the four screws to 0,7-1
Nm.
9. Move the gear selector to 'R' to confirm that the 'R' position
graphic illuminates.
10. Check that the engine will start when the gear selector is in
the 'N' and 'P' positions, bu t not in any other position.
11. Move the gear selector to 'N'.
12. Switch OFF the ignition.
13. Disconnect the battery.
14. Install the console assembly, operation 76.25.01.
15. Install the console finisher veneer panel, operation 76.47.26.
16. Install the J-gate surround, operation 76.25.24.
17. Perform the Battery Reconnection Procedure described in
Operation 86.15.15.