Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the lower valve assembly. Refer to Lower Valve Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the parking gear. Refer to Parking Gear Replacement .
- Move the manual shaft from the park position.
- Drive out the parking pawl pivot pin using a pin punch. Push down on the spring while driving the pin out.
- Remove the parking pawl and the spring.
- Inspect the following:
- Parking pawl tooth for damage
- Parking pawl spring for over expansion
- Pivot pin for scorning, excessive wear