Parking Pawl: Service and Repair

PARKING LOCK COMPONENTS
Removal
(1) Remove extension housing as previously described.






(2) Slide shaft out of extension housing to remove the parking sprag and spring (Fig. 11). Remove snap ring and slide the reaction plug and pin assembly out of the housing.
(3) To replace the parking lock control rod, refer to "Valve Body-Removal and Installation." rod springs for distortion and tension. Inspect square lug on sprag for broken edges, also lugs on parking gear for damage. Inspect knob on end of control rod for nicks, burrs, and free turning.

Assembly

(1) Install reaction plug and pin assembly in the housing and secure with snap ring (Fig. 11).
2) Position sprag and spring in housing and insert the shaft. Make sure square lug on sprag is toward parking gear, and spring is positioned so it moves sprag away from the gear.
(3) Install extension housing.