Park System: Installation

All vehicles 

1. Using petroleum jelly to hold the bearing or bushing in place, install the output shaft bearing for slip flange models and the bushing for fixed yoke models.
   Fig 1: Locating Output Shaft Bearing For Slip Flange Models

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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

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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 Park Rod Guide Plate Bolts

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5. Install a new extension housing gasket.
   Fig 5: Locating Extension Housing Gasket

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6. Install the extension housing and the 9 extension housing-to-case bolts.
   • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
     Fig 6: Locating Extension Housing Bolts

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   Transmissions with a fixed flange 

7. Using the Output Shaft Locknut Socket, install a new output shaft retaining nut.
   • Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
     Fig 7: Removing Output Shaft Retaining Nut

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   All vehicles 

8. Connect the OSS  sensor.
   Fig 8: Locating Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Connector

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9. Lower the transmission onto the insulator and install the transmission insulator and retainer extension housing bolts.
   • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
     Fig 9: Locating Transmission Insulator And Retainer Bolts

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   Transmissions with a fixed flange 

10. Install the output shaft flange and a new output shaft flange bolt.
    • Tighten to 130 Nm (96 lb-ft).
      Fig 10: Locating Output Shaft Flange And Bolt

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    RWD vehicles 

11. Install the rear driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .

    4WD vehicles 

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

    All vehicles 

13. 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.
14. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, engine running and the transmission 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 (fluid should be in the hot range cross-hatched area of the transmission fluid level indicator).