Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2862

Fig. 229: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly Replacement Components With Torque Specifications (2 Of
3)
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2009 TRANSMISSION AB60F Automatic Transaxle - Tundra

Fig. 230: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly Replacement Components With Torque Specifications (3 Of
3)
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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION

a. When moving the shift lever from the P to R position with the ignition switch ON and brake pedal

depressed, make sure that it moves smoothly and correctly into position.

b. Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward after moving the shift lever from the

N to D position, and moves rearward after moving the shift lever to the R position.

If the operation cannot be performed as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly
and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Regular Cab) (See REMOVAL )

3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Double Cab, CrewMax) (See REMOVAL and

REMOVAL )

4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (See REMOVAL )

5. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See

REMOVAL )

6. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD INSERT (See REMOVAL )

7. REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/o Steering Pad Switch) (See REMOVAL )

8. REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/Steering Pad Switch) (See REMOVAL )

9. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )

10. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (See REMOVAL )

11. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER (See REMOVAL )

12. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(See REMOVAL )

13. REMOVE COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY

a. Move the shift lever to the N position.

b. Disconnect the column shift transmission control cable end from the column shift.

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the

negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt
pretensioner activation.

NOTE:



Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected
(see INITIALIZATION ).

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After the ignition switch is turned OFF, the navigation system
requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of
memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch
OFF, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from
the negative (-) battery terminal.

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Fig. 231: Identifying Column Shift
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c. Disconnect the connector and detach the harness clamp.

d. Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, remove the 3 bolts and column shift.

Fig. 232: Locating Column Shift Bolts
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DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE COLUMN SHIFT SHIFTING BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the bolt and shifting bellcrank from the column shift control shift lever retainer.

2009 Toyota Tundra

2009 TRANSMISSION AB60F Automatic Transaxle - Tundra