Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the transmission manual shift shaft nut.
- Disconnect the shift linkage from the transmission.
- Place the transmission in neutral by rotating the transmission shift shaft clockwise 2 clicks.
- Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (LA3, LY9) , Exhaust System Replacement (LY7) or Exhaust System Replacement (LS6) in Engine Exhaust.
- Disconnect the propeller shaft coupler (1) from the transmission flange. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Automatic Transmission) , Propeller Shaft Replacement (Manual Transmission) or Propeller Shaft Replacement (CTS-V) in Driveline/Axle.
- Push the front propeller shaft toward the rear of the vehicle in order to release the propeller shaft coupler (1) from the transmission flange.
- Secure the front propeller shaft (1) to the shift control lever (3) with a piece of mechanics wire (2).
- Remove the transmission fluid pan. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Replacement .
- 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.
- Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
- Remove the extension housing. Refer to Extension Housing and Seal Replacement .
- Remove the parking pawl spring.
- Remove the parking pawl pivot pin.
- Remove the parking pawl.
- Inspect the following:
- Parking pawl tooth for chipping or wear
- Parking pawl spring for over expansion
- Pivot pin for scoring, excessive wear