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Park System: Removal

  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Drain the transmission fluid.
    Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Pan Drain Plug
    G02143492
  3. Remove the converter housing plug.
    Fig 2: Identifying Converter Housing Plug
    G02143493
  4. Remove the drain plug.
    Fig 3: Identifying Torque Converter Drain Plug
    G02143494
  5. Remove the exhaust.
  6. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL (LS) .
    7. WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  7. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
  8. Remove the shift cable bracket.
    Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Shift Cable Bracket
    G02143495
  9. Remove the transmission mount.
    Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Crossmember Bolts
    G02143496
  10. Disconnect the shift cable.
    Fig 6: Identifying Shift Cable Retainer
    G02143497
  11. Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor connector.
    Fig 7: Identifying Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Connector
    G02143498
    12. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage; if not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
    Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Oil Pan Gasket
    G02143499
  12. Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
  13. Remove the transmission fluid filter.
    Fig 9: Identifying Transmission Oil Filter & Bolts
    G02143500
  14. Remove the digital TR sensor.
    Fig 10: Identifying Digital TR Sensor & Bolts
    G02143501
  15. Remove the manual control valve detent spring.
    Fig 11: Identifying Manual Control Valve Detent Spring
    G02143502
    16. CAUTION: To avoid damage, make sure the wrench does not strike the manual valve inner lever pin.
    Fig 12: Removing Bolt
    G02143503
  16. Remove the nut.
  17. Remove the manual lever shaft retaining pin.
    Fig 13: Identifying Manual Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
    G02143504
  18. Partially remove the manual control lever shaft.
    Fig 14: Identifying Manual Control Lever Shaft
    G02143505
  19. Disconnect the manual valve inner lever from the parking lever actuating rod.
    Fig 15: Identifying Parking Lever Actuating Rod
    G02143506
  20. Remove the manual valve inner lever.
    Fig 16: Identifying Manual Valve Inner Lever
    G02143507
  21. Remove the nut and discard.
    Fig 17: Identifying Output Flange Nut
    G02143508
  22. Using the special tool, remove the output shaft flange.
    Fig 18: Removing Output Shaft Flange
    G02143509
    23. NOTE: If damage is found to the parking gear, the transmission must be removed and disassembled.
    NOTE: The parking pawl, parking pawl return spring and parking pawl shaft may fall out during removal of the extension housing.
    Fig 19: Identifying Extension Housing
    G02143510
  23. Remove the extension housing.
  24. Remove and discard the gasket. Inspect the parking pawl, parking pawl return spring, and the parking pawl shaft. Discard components if damaged or worn.
    Fig 20: Identifying Parking Pawl
    G02143511
  25. Remove the parking lever actuating rod.
    Fig 21: Removing Parking Lever Actuating Rod
    G02143512
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