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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 44810 Transaxle Range Switch Alignment Tool
  1. Apply the parking brake.
  2. Place the transmission shift lever in the neutral position.

    3. Object Number: 866178 Size: SH
  3. Using the J 36346 or equivalent, disconnect the shift cable from the park/neutral shift lever.

    4. Object Number: 866179 Size: SH
  4. Remove the park/neutral position switch lever and nut.
  5. Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolts.

    6. Object Number: 866181 Size: SH
  6. Install the J 44810 to the manual shaft in order to align the pointer to the neutral base line.
  7. Rotate the park/neutral position switch as necessary until the tool drops into the hole on the park/neutral position switch.
  8. Remove theJ 44810 from the manual shaft.

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

  9. Tighten the park/neutral position switch bolts.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 11 N·m (97 lb in).


    Object Number: 866179 Size: SH
  10. Install the park/neutral position switch lever and nut.

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


    Object Number: 866178 Size: SH
  11. Connect the shift cable to the park/neutral shift lever.
  12. 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.