Parking Pawl Linkage Disassembly

Parking Pawl Linkage Disassembly






1. Remove the bolts securing the parking pawl guide plate to the case (Fig. 32). Remove the plate.
2. Remove the spring, parking pawl and shaft from the case.
3. Working from the pan mounting surface, drill a 1/8 inch diameter hole through the center of the cupped - plug. Pull the plug from the case with a wire hook.
4. Unhook the end of the spring from the park plate slot to relieve the tension.






5. Thread a 1/4-20 inch or 8-32 x 1-1/4 inch screw (Fig. 32) into the park plate shaft. Pull the shaft from the case with the screw. Remove the spring and park plate.

Assembly

1. Position the spring and park plate in the case and install the shaft. Place the end of the spring into the slot of the park plate.
2. Install a new cupped plug to retain the shaft.
3. Install the parking pawl shaft in the case. Slip the parking paw and spring into place on the shaft.
4. Position the guide plate on the case, making sure that the actuating rod is seated in the slot of the plate. Secure the plate with two bolts and lockwashers. Tighten bolts to 17-21 N.m (12-16 ft-lbs.