Park System: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

Four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles

Remove the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE .

Rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles

Remove the rear driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .

Vehicles equipped with a fixed yoke

Remove the output shaft flange.
1. Remove and discard the output shaft flange bolt.
2. Remove the output shaft flange.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Output Shaft Flange And Bolt
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All vehicles

Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
Remove the bolts, and raise the transmission upward, from the rear insulator.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Bolts
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Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 3: Identifying Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
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4WD vehicles

Using the special tool, remove and discard the output shaft retaining nut.

Fig 4: Identifying Output Shaft With Special Tool
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All vehicles

NOTE: Four wheel drive (4WD) extension housing shown, rear wheel drive (RWD) similar.
Remove the 9 bolts and the extension housing.

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Extension Housing Bolts
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Remove and discard the extension housing gasket.

Fig 6: Locating Extension Housing Gasket
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Remove the parking rod guide plate bolts and plate.

Fig 7: Locating Parking Rod Guide Plate And Bolts
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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: Identifying Park Pawl Components
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Inspect the output shaft and park gear for damage.
1. Inspect the park gear for damage.
2. Inspect the OSS gear for damage.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Output Shaft And Park Gear
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If damage is found to either the OSS or park gears, remove the park gear and output shaft as an assembly.

Fig 10: Identifying Park Gear And Output Shaft
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NOTE: The park gear and OSS gear may be present on the output shaft.

Fig 11: Locating OSS Gear From Output Shaft

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Remove the park and OSS gear from the output shaft.
Inspect the Teflon® seals in the rear of the case. If the seals are worn or damaged, install new scarf cut seals.

Fig 12: Locating Teflon® Seals In Rear Of Case
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