Park System: Installation

All vehicles 

NOTE: Lightly lubricate the thrust washer with petroleum jelly to hold it in place during assembly.
Fig 1: Locating Output Shaft Park Gear Thrust Washer
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1. Install the output shaft park gear thrust washer.
NOTE: Be careful when installing the output shaft not to damage the seals.
Fig 2: Locating Park Gear And Output Shaft Assembly
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2. If the output shaft was removed, install the output shaft and park gear assembly.
3. Install the park pawl shaft.
   1. Install the park pawl shaft.
   2. Install the park pawl.
   3. Install the park pawl return spring.
   Fig 3: Locating Park Pawl Shaft And Park Pawl Return Spring

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4. Install the parking rod guide plate and parking rod guide plate-to-case bolts.
   • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
   Fig 4: Locating Parking Rod Guide Plate-To-Case Bolts And Parking Rod Guide Plate

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NOTE: Lightly lubricate the gasket with petroleum jelly to hold it in place during assembly.
Fig 5: Locating Extension Housing Gasket
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5. Install a new extension housing gasket.
6. Install the extension housing and the transmission extension housing-to-case bolts.
   • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   Fig 6: Locating Extension Housing-To-Case Bolts

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7. Inspect the new output shaft nut O-ring for cuts. If cut, install a new output shaft nut.
   Fig 7: Locating Output Shaft Nut O-Ring

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8. Using the Output Shaft Locknut Socket, install a new output shaft retaining nut.
   • Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
   Fig 8: Remove/Install Output Shaft Retaining Nut Using The Output Shaft Locknut Socket

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9. Connect the OSS  sensor.
   Fig 9: Locating Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Connector

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10. If required, install new transmission insulator studs.
    • Tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
11. Install the transmission insulator and the new transmission insulator-to-extension housing bolts.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
    Fig 10: Locating Transmission Insulator-To-Extension Housing Bolts

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12. Install the transmission support crossmember. For additional information, refer to FULL FRAME AND BODY MOUNTING article.

    RWD  vehicles

13. Install the output shaft flange and a new output shaft flange bolt.
    • Tighten to 130 Nm (96 lb-ft).
    Fig 11: Locating Output Shaft Flange And Bolt

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NOTE: Align index marks made during removal.
NOTE: Install new bolts and retainers.
Fig 12: Locating Driveshaft-To-Transmission Flange Index-Mark
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14. Install the 4 new driveshaft-to-transmission flange bolts.
    • Tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).

    4WD  vehicles

15. Install the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE article.

    All vehicles 

16. Start the engine. Move the selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
NOTE: The use of any other transmission fluid than specified can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.
17. Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure the transmission is at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F). Check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved.