Transmission Range Sensor (Trs); Removal; Installation - Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual

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TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (Continued)

REMOVAL

(1) Raise vehicle and position drain pan under the

transmission range sensor (TRS).

(2) Move the transmission manual lever to the
manual LOW position. The manual LOW position is
with the manual lever in the forward-most detent.
(3) Disengage the wiring connector from the TRS.
(4) Remove the two screws holding the TRS to the
TRS mounting bracket.
(5) Remove the TRS (Fig. 254) from the TRS
mounting bracket by pulling it straight out of the
bracket.
Fig. 254 Remove Transmission Range Sensor
1 - SOLENOID CASE CONNECTOR
2 - TRS MOUNTING BRACKET
3 - TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR
(6) Loosen the TRS mounting bracket in the trans-
mission case using Adapter 8581 (Fig. 255).
Fig. 255 Loosen the TRS Mounting Bracket
1 - SOLENOID CASE CONNECTOR
2 - TRS MOUNTING BRACKET
3 - ADAPTER 8581
(7) Remove the TRS mounting bracket (Fig. 256)
from the transmission case.
Fig. 256 Remove TRS Mounting Bracket
1 - SOLENOID CASE CONNECTOR
2 - TRS MOUNTING BRACKET

INSTALLATION

(1) Move the transmission manual shaft lever to
the manual LOW position.
(2) Install the TRS mounting bracket into the
transmission case. Using Adapter 8581 (Fig. 257),
tighten the mounting bracket to 34 N·m (300 in.lbs.).
Fig. 257 Tighten the TRS Mounting Bracket
1 - SOLENOID CASE CONNECTOR
2 - TRS MOUNTING BRACKET
3 - ADAPTER 8581
(3) Install the TRS (Fig. 258) into the mounting
bracket with the wiring connector facing the front of
the transmission.
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