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Parking Pawl And Manual Shift Linkage: Installation

  1. Install NEW manual shaft oil seals to both sides of the transmission case using a socket and a hammer. Lubricate NEW oil seals with ATF.
  2. Install the manual shift shaft and shift lever to the transmission case. See Fig 1 .
  3. Install the manual shift lever pin to the manual shift lever hub using a hammer. See Fig 2 .
  4. Slide the manual lever hub protection sleeve over the manual detent lever hub using a hammer and a chisel. See Fig 3 . Install the parking pawl rod to the manual shift shaft. See Fig 4 .
  5. Install the following parking pawl components to the transmission case:
    • The pawl. See Fig 5 .
    • The pivot pin.
    • The torsion spring.
    • The plate.
    • The plate bolts. Tighten plate bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
Fig 1: Identifying Manual Shift Shaft & Lever
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Fig 2: Installing Manual Shift Lever Pin
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Fig 3: Installing Manual Lever Hub Protection Sleeve
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Fig 4: Identifying Parking Pawl Rod
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Fig 5: Identifying Parking Pawl Components
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