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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2003 🢒 ION 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Park/Neutral Position Switch Adjustment

Tools Required

    • J 36346 Fascia Retainer Remover
    • J 45404 Transmission Indicator Alignment Tool
  1. Apply the parking brake.
  2. Place the transmission shift lever in the neutral position.

    3. Object Number: 866191 Size: SH
  3. Using the J 36346 or equivalent, disconnect the shift cable from the park/neutral shift lever.

    4. Object Number: 749329 Size: SH
  4. Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolt (79) and stud (76).
  5. Install the J 45404 to the manual shaft in order to align the pointer to the neutral base line.
  6. Rotate the park/neutral position switch (75) as necessary to align the neutral base line to the pointer.
  7. Remove the J 45404 from the manual shaft.

    8. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 749823 Size: SH
  8. Tighten the park/neutral position switch bolt and stud.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt and stud to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 880085 Size: SH
  9. Install the transmission control lever (2) and nut (1).

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 866191 Size: SH
  10. Connect the shift cable to the transmission control lever.
  11. Verify the park/neutral position switch adjustment by starting the vehicle in all ranges. If the transmission starts in any range other than park or neutral, readjust the park/neutral position switch.