Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

2006 Toyota Sequoia 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
PARK/ NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH

REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR





2. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Pry off the lock washer and remove the nut.
b. Remove the bolt and park/neutral position switch.

ADJUSTMENT





1. ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolt and move the shift lever to N.
b. Align the switch groove with the neutral basic line.
c. Hold the switch in position and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 13 Nm (1,130 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.)

INSTALLATION





1. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Install the park/neutral position switch with the bolt.
Torque: 13 Nm (1,130 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.)
b. Install a new lock washer and the nut.
Torque: 6.9 Nm (70 kgf-cm, 61 inch lbs.)
c. Bend the claws on the lock washer to stake the nut.
d. Adjust the park/neutral position switch.

2. CONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR
RENDER: 1.0x

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