Output Shaft - Check: Disassembly

CAUTION: Build-up of contamination can block the flow of lubricant behind the cup plug and cause transmission assembly damage.

NOTE: The anti-seepage seal is intended for shipping purposes only. It is not necessary to remove and reuse this seal when installing a new output shaft.

NOTE: The output shaft cannot be disassembled. A new output shaft must be installed if damaged.

Inspect the output shaft for wear. Make sure the cup plug orifice and lube passages through the output shaft are clean and free of debris. Install new as required.
Inspect the bearing surfaces of the output shaft for wear or scores. If excessive wear or scores are found, install a new output shaft and inspect mating components.
Check the splines on the output shaft for wear. Install a new output shaft if the splines are excessively worn. Inspect all the bushings for wear. Install new if worn or damaged.
Inspect the output shaft for damage. If damage is found, refer to the next two steps.
1. Inspect the output shaft.
2. Inspect the edges and the top of the output shaft drive sprocket speed sensor wheel.
3. Inspect the park gear.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Output Shaft
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NOTE: The park gear and output shaft drive sprocket speed sensor wheel will only require removal or replacement if they are damaged.

Fig 2: Removing Park Gear (1 Of 2)

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Using an arbor press, remove the park gear.

NOTE: If replacing the output shaft drive sprocket speed sensor wheel, the park gear will need to be removed first.

Fig 3: Removing Park Gear (2 Of 2)

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If required, use an arbor press and the special tool to remove the park gear. Remove the park gear.