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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Detent Lever/IMS Retaining Bolt
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  1. Remove the control valve assembly from the transmission. Refer to Control Valve Body Replacement .
  2. NOTE: The detent lever/IMS retaining bolt contains patch lock material on the threads. Do not reuse the retaining bolt.
  3. Remove the detent lever/IMS retaining bolt (1) using a T27 TORX® bit and discard the retaining bolt.
  4. CAUTION: DO NOT twist the spherical pin when removing the pin from the transmission case. Damage to the transmission case can occur.
    CAUTION: DO NOT twist the spherical pin when removing the pin from the transmission case. Damage to the transmission case can occur.
  5. Place a protective plate on the transmission case surface around the spherical pin (3). Remove the spherical pin (3) from the transmission case.
  6. Slide the manual shift shaft (5) through the detent lever/IMS assembly (4) and through the manual shift shaft seal.
  7. Rotate the detent lever/IMS assembly to disengage the park pawl apply assembly (2). Remove the detent lever/IMS assembly (4).