Parking Pawl: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE1. Remove the oil pan and filter.
2. Remove the nut and the pin.
3. Remove the detent lever and the actuator assembly.
4. Remove the bolts and the parking pawl bracket.
5. Remove the parking pawl return spring.
6. Use the modified screw extractor in order to remove the plug.
7. Remove the parking pawl shaft retainer, the shaft and the pawl.
8. Remove the seal and the manual shaft.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
^ Inspect the following components.
^ The parking pawl
^ The parking pawl shaft
^ The parking pawl return spring
^ The manual shaft
^ The detent lever
^ The actuator
^ Inspect the above components for the following items.
^ Damage
^ Damaged flats or threads
^ Distortion
^ Proper fit
^ Cracks
^ Burrs
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the pawl shaft.
2. Install the parking pawl.
3. Install the plug using a 5/16 inch rod with Loctite or the equivalent.
4. Install the retainer.
5. Install the pawl return spring.
6. Install the detent lever to the actuator assembly.
7. Install actuator assembly over the parking pawl.
8. Install the seal and the manual shaft.
9. Install the nut on the shaft.
10. Install the roll pin.
11. Install the parking lock bracket with the two bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
12. Install the oil pan and filter.