Transmission Control Device: Removal

Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the inhibitor switch. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the oil pan and oil strainer. Refer to REMOVAL .
Shift the manual plate to "N" range, and remove the spring pin.
NOTE: Prevent the spring pin from dropping in the transmission using paper towel etc.

Fig 1: Locating Spring Pin
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Remove the detent spring.

Fig 2: Locating Detent Spring
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Remove the manual plate from the shifter arm shaft, and remove the shift connecting rod of the manual valve.

Fig 3: Removing Manual Plate From Shifter Arm Shaft
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Remove the manual plate and parking rod.
Remove the bolt, and remove the shifter arm shaft.
NOTE: Do not damage the lip of oil seal press-fitted in the case.

Fig 4: Locating Shifter Arm Shaft Mounting Bolt
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Remove the manual valve.

Fig 5: Identifying Manual Valve
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Remove the extension case. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the parking support.

Fig 6: Locating Parking Support Mounting Bolts
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