Parking Lock

The parking lock is actuated by the selector lever when the gear is in Park. The lock protects the vehicle mechanically against rolling away.

Fig 1: Identifying Parking Lock Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

The stop plate is actuated by the selector shaft, which is permanently connected to the selector lever by a pull cable. The parking lock pawl (1) on the parking lock gear is welded onto the lateral shaft of the transaxle and this prevents the drive wheels from turning.

1. Pawl
2. Leg Spring
3. Supporting Bolt