Park System: Removal

NOTE: If damage to the park gear is found, the transmission must be removed and disassembled to install a new park gear.

NOTE: The park pawl, park pawl return spring and the park pawl shaft may fall out when removing the extension housing.

NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect. If damage to the gasket is found, a new gasket must be installed.

On 4x4 vehicles, remove the transfer case assembly. For additional information, refer to FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
On 4x2 vehicles, remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM .
On 4x2 vehicles, remove the rear transmission support insulator. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION SUPPORT INSULATOR - 4x2 .
On 4x2 vehicles, remove the exhaust. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
It is not necessary to remove the shift cable and bracket from the transmission.
Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.

Fig 1: Removal Sequence Of Park System (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Removal Sequence Of Park System (2 Of 2)

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Item 1: Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector Removal Note

Move the rubber boot back to gain access to the connector.

Fig 3: Removing Rubber Boot Back To Gain Access To Connector
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Disconnect the digital TR sensor connector.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Digital TR Sensor Connector
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Item 15: Manual Control Lever Inner Nut Removal Note

CAUTION: To avoid damage, make sure the wrench does not strike the manual valve inner lever pin.

Fig 5: Removing Manual Control Lever Inner Nut

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Item 18: Manual Control Valve Detent Inner Lever Removal Note

Disconnect the manual valve inner lever from the parking lever actuating rod.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Manual Valve Inner Lever
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Remove the manual valve inner lever.

Fig 7: Removing Manual Valve Inner Lever
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