Removal Procedure

Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
Remove the transmission fluid pan and filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement .
Place the transmission in neutral by rotating the transmission shift shaft clockwise 2 clicks.

Fig 1: Removing Shaft Seal

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NOTE: Replace the shaft seal only if leaking.

Fig 2: Removing Cup Plug

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NOTE: Replace the cup plug only if leaking.

Using a small screwdriver, remove and discard the cup plug.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the manual shift shaft position switch.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Manual Shift Shaft Position Switch Retaining Pin

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Using a suitable pin punch (1), remove the manual shift shaft position switch retaining pin (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Manual Shift Shaft Detent Spring & Bolts

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Fig 5: Identifying Manual Shift Assembly Components

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Extract the manual shift shaft (1) from the transmission case only far enough to allow removal of the manual shift shaft position switch (6).
Remove the manual shift shaft position switch (6), the manual shift shaft detent lever (4), the manual shift shaft assembly spacer (3), and the park pawl actuator (2) as an assembly.