Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the transmission manual selector lever shaft nut.
- Disconnect the selector lever linkage from the transmission.
- Place the transmission in neutral by rotating the transmission shift shaft clockwise 2 clicks.
- Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (V8 - For Access) or Exhaust System Replacement (V8 - Complete) or Exhaust System Replacement (V6 - For Access) or Exhaust System Replacement (V6 - Complete) .
- Disconnect the propeller shaft coupler (1) from the transmission flange. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the transmission fluid pan and filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement .
- Using 2 equally sized suitable blocks of wood and a suitable transmission jack positioned under the transmission pan area, support the transmission case on both sides with the wood blocks to prevent the transmission internal components from contacting the transmission jack.
- Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement (5L40 and 6L50) .
- Remove the extension housing. Refer to Case Extension and Gasket Replacement .
- Remove the parking pawl spring.
- Remove the parking pawl pivot pin.
- Remove the parking pawl.
- Inspect the following:
- Parking pawl tooth for chipping or wear
- Parking pawl spring for over expansion
- Pivot pin for scoring, excessive wear