Park Rod Guide And Pawl Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If the park pawl is damaged the transfer gear may also be damaged. Replace the transfer gear if damage if present. If the transfer gear is replaced the proper thickness bearing preload select shim will have to be established.
- Install the park rod guide (1) and the park rod guide bolt (2) in the transmission housing and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the park pawl (2) in position in park rod guide.
- Insert the reaction pin (1) through the park pawl (2) and into the transmission housing.
- Slide the park pawl return spring (3) over the reaction pin (1) and insert the tail of the spring into the notch in the transmission housing.
- Wind the park pawl return spring (3) counterclockwise and hook the bent end of the spring over the park pawl (2).
- Install the bellhousing into the transmission housing. Refer to BELLHOUSING, INSTALLATION .
- Install the transmission into the vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION .