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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Automatic) .
  3. Remove the transmission fluid pan. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement .
  4. Fig 1: Supporting Transmission Case
    GM795918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using two 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.
  6. Remove the extension housing. Refer to Case Extension and Gasket Replacement .
  7. Fig 2: View Of Parking Pawl
    GM854136Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the parking pawl spring.
  9. Remove the parking pawl pivot pin.
  10. Remove the parking pawl.
  11. Inspect the following:
    • Parking pawl tooth for chipping or wear
    • Parking pawl spring for over expansion
    • Pivot pin for scoring, excessive wear