Park System: Removal

All vehicles 

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

   Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

NOTE: The transmission insulator studs may come out of the insulator while removing the nuts. Install new insulator studs if the studs come out of the insulator.
2. Remove the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE .

   Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles 

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

   Transmissions with a fixed flange 

4. 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 Bolt

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   All vehicles 

5. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
6. Remove the bolts, and raise the transmission upward, from the insulator.
   Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Raise Transmission Upward Off Rear Mount

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7. Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor.
   Fig 3: Locating Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Connector

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   Transmissions with a fixed flange 

8. Using the Output Shaft Locknut Socket, remove and discard the output shaft retaining nut.
   Fig 4: Removing Output Shaft Retaining Nut

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   All vehicles 

   NOTE: 4WD  extension housing shown in the illustration, RWD  similar.
9. Remove the 9 extension housing-to-case bolts and the extension housing.
   Fig 5: Locating Extension Housing Bolts

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10. Remove and discard the extension housing gasket.
    Fig 6: Locating Extension Housing Gasket

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11. Remove the parking rod guide plate-to-case bolts and parking rod guide plate.
    Fig 7: Locating Park Rod Guide Plate Bolts

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12. 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 Return Spring And Park Pawl Shaft

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13. 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 OSS Gear

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14. If damage is found to either the OSS  or park gears, remove the park gear and output shaft as an assembly.
    Fig 10: Locating Park Gear And Output Shaft Assembly

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NOTE: The park gear and OSS  gear may be present on the output shaft.
Fig 11: Removing Park And OSS Gear From Output Shaft
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15. Remove the park and OSS  gear from the output shaft.
16. 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 Scarf Cut Seals

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