Park System: Removal

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

   4x4 vehicles 

2. Remove the transfer case. Refer to TRANSFER CASE .

   4x2 vehicles 

3. Remove the rear driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT .

   Vehicles equipped with a fixed yoke 

4. Remove the output shaft flange.
   1. Remove and discard the output shaft flange bolt.
   2. Remove the output shaft flange.
      Fig 1: Removing Output Shaft Flange

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   All vehicles 

5. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
6. Remove the bolts, and raise the transmission upward, off the rear mount.
   Fig 2: Removing Bolts

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7. Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
   Fig 3: Disconnecting Output Shaft Speed Sensor Electrical Connector

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   4x4 vehicles 

8. Using the special tool, remove the output shaft retaining nut.
   Fig 4: Removing Output Shaft Retaining Nut

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   All vehicles 

   NOTE: The 4x4 extension housing is shown, the 4x2 is similar.
9. Remove the nine bolts and the extension housing.
   Fig 5: Removing Bolts And Extension Housing

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10. Remove and discard the extension housing gasket.
    Fig 6: Removing Extension Housing Gasket

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11. Remove the parking rod guide plate bolts and plate.
    Fig 7: Removing Parking Rod Guide Plate Bolts And Plate

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12. Remove the park pawl components.
    1. Remove the park pawl return spring.
    2. Remove the park pawl.
    3. Remove the park pawl shaft.
       Fig 8: Removing Park Pawl Components

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13. Inspect the output shaft and park gear for damage.
    1. Inspect the park gear for damage.
    2. Inspect the output shaft speed (OSS) gear for damage.
       Fig 9: Inspecting Output Shaft And Park Gear

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14. If damage is found to either the OSS or park gears, remove the park gear and output shaft as an assembly.
    Fig 10: Removing Park Gear And Output Shaft As An Assembly

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NOTE: The park gear and OSS gear may be present on the output shaft.
Fig 11: Removing Park And OSS Gear From Output Shaft
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15. Remove the park and OSS gear from the output shaft.
16. Inspect the Teflon® seals in the rear of the case. If the seals are worn or damaged, install new scarf cut seals.
    Fig 12: Inspecting Teflon® Seals In Rear Of Case

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