Parking Pawl: Service and Repair

Parking Pawl Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the propeller shaft.
3. Remove the transmission fluid pan.





4. Using two equally sized suitable blocks of wood and a suitable transmission jack positioned under the transmission pan area. Support the transmission case on both sides with the wood blocks to prevent the transmission internal components from contacting the transmission jack.
5. Remove the extension housing.





6. Remove the parking pawl spring.
7. Remove the parking pawl pivot pin.
8. Remove the parking pawl.
9. Inspect the following:

* Parking pawl tooth for chipping or wear
* Parking pawl spring for over expansion
* Pivot pin for scoring, excessive wear

Installation Procedure





1. Install the parking pawl (3).
2. Install the pivot pin (1).
3. Install the parking pawl spring (2). The straight end of the spring locates against the case and the hooked end locates over the parking pawl.
4. Install the extension housing.
5. Remove the transmission jack.
6. Install the transmission fluid pan.
7. Install the propeller shaft.
8. Fill the transmission to the proper level. Refer to Transmission General Specifications, Fluid Capacity Specifications, and Transmission Fluid Checking.
9. Lower the vehicle.