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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Shift Linkage
    GM785877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the shaft nut from the transmission manual shift.
  3. Disconnect the shift linkage from the transmission.
  4. Place the transmission in neutral by rotating the transmission shift shaft clockwise 2 clicks.
  5. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Propeller Shaft Coupler
    GM801931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the propeller shaft coupler (1) from the transmission flange. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Rear (AWD) or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Rear (RWD) in Propeller Shaft.
  7. Push the front propeller shaft toward the rear of the vehicle in order to release the propeller shaft coupler (1) from the transmission flange.
    8. Fig 3: Securing Front Propeller Shaft To Shift Control Lever With Mechanics Wire
    GM787650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Secure the front propeller shaft (1) to the shift control lever (3) with a piece of mechanics wire (2).
  9. Remove the transmission fluid pan. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Replacement .
    10. Fig 4: Supporting Transmission Case
    GM795918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Using a transmission jack positioned under the transmission pan area, support the transmission case on both sides with the 2 similar wood blocks to prevent the transmission internal components from contacting the transmission jack.
  11. Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  12. Remove the extension housing. Refer to Extension Housing and Seal Replacement .
    13. Fig 5: View Of Parking Pawl
    GM854136Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the parking pawl spring.
  14. Remove the parking pawl pivot pin.
  15. Remove the parking pawl.
  16. Inspect the following components:
    • The parking pawl tooth for chipping or wear
    • The parking pawl spring for over expansion
    • The pivot pin for scoring and excessive wear
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