Parking Pawl: Service and Repair

Parking Pawl Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Automatic) (Propeller Shaft Replacement (Automatic))Propeller Shaft Replacement (RPO ZOK) (Propeller Shaft Replacement (RPO ZOK)) .
3. Remove the transmission fluid pan. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement (Removal and Replacement) .




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. Refer to Case Extension and Gasket Replacement (Service and Repair) .




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. Refer to Case Extension and Gasket Replacement (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the transmission jack.
6. Install the transmission fluid pan. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement (Removal and Replacement) .
7. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Automatic) (Propeller Shaft Replacement (Automatic))Propeller Shaft Replacement (RPO ZOK) (Propeller Shaft Replacement (RPO ZOK)) .
8. Fill the transmission to the proper level. Refer to Transmission General Specifications (Transmission General Specifications) , Fluid Capacity Specifications (Capacity Specifications) , and Transmission Fluid Check (Transmission Fluid Check).
9. Lower the vehicle.