Parking System: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS and 2002 Ford Thunderbird. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Drain transmission fluid. See DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION. Remove Transmission Range (TR) sensor. See TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR .
- Remove transmission oil pan and filter. See DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION.
- Remove the manual control valve detent spring. See Figure . Remove the manual valve inner lever nut. See Fig 1 . Remove the manual lever shaft retaining pin. See Fig 2 .
- Partially remove the manual control lever shaft. See Fig 3 . Disconnect the manual valve inner lever from the parking lever actuating rod. See Fig 4 . Remove the manual valve inner lever. See Fig 5 .
- Remove extension housing. See EXTENSION HOUSING & SEAL . Remove and discard the extension housing gasket.
- Inspect the parking pawl, parking pawl return spring, and the parking pawl shaft. See Fig 6 . Discard components if damaged or worn. Remove the parking lever actuating rod. See Fig 7 .
CAUTION:
To avoid damage, make sure the wrench does not strike the manual valve inner lever pin.