Transmission Range Selector Lever: Disassembly

NOTE: Use a vise with vise jaw protectors for all work to be done in the vise.

Disconnect the connector.
- Push in the retaining tab.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector
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Pull the cables out of the connector.
1. Pull the cable retainer out of the connector.
2. Disconnect each cable and pull it out.
  
  Fig 2: Pulling Cables Out Of Connector
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Remove the selector lever knob.
1. Remove the screw and pull off the selector lever knob.
2. Carefully remove the O/D switch and wiring.
Remove the cover.
1. Remove the lamp.
2. Lift off the shifter cover.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Cover
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Remove the park position switch and selector lever detent spring.

Fig 5: Removing Park Position Switch And Selector Lever Detent Spring
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Remove the solenoid switch and the upper part of the body.

Fig 6: Removing Solenoid Switch And Upper Part Of Body
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Remove the selector lever.
- Drive out the pivot pin.
- Pull out the selector lever.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Selector Lever
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Remove the spring.
1. Secure the spring.
2. Drive out the retaining pin.
  - Pull out the plunger and spring.
  - Pull off the sleeve.
    
    Fig 8: Removing Spring
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