Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments

1996 Hyundai Elantra L4-1.8LSECTION Adjustments

TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

1. Place selector lever in "N" (Neutral) position.




2. Loosen the manual control lever lock nut to separate the cable and lever.
3. Place the manual control lever in the "N" (Neutral) position.




4. Turn the transaxle range switch body until the 12 mm (0.47 in.) wide end of the manual control lever aligns with the switch body flange [12 mm (0.472 in.) wide portion].
5. Tighten the attaching bolts (2 pcs.) to the specified torque. Transaxle Range Switch Attaching Bolt: 10-12 Nm (7-9 lb.ft.)

NOTE When setting up the switch body, be careful not to drop 0-ring from the switch body. Tighten the attaching bolts carefully.




6. Make sure that the selector lever is in the "N" (Neutral) position.
7. Adjust the flange nut so that there is no slack in the control cable and make sure that the selector lever operates smoothly.
8. Run the vehicle and confirm that the transaxle is set in each range when the selector lever is shifted to each position.


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