A. Parking Pawl Test & Anchor Shaft Repositioning

1. On level ground, place transmission selector in "P" (park)

2. Release the parking brake (if applied).

3. Attempt to push the vehicle forward or backwards.

> If the vehicle will not roll (the transmission parking pawl is engaged), continue with Step 4.

> If the vehicle rolls several inches (the transmission pawl is not engaged), continue with Section B - Anchor Shaft Installation.

4. Place the transmission selector in "L1" (low).

5. Raise the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.

6. Remove the transmission skid plate (if so equipped).

7. Place a drain container, with a large opening, under transmission oil pan.

8. Loosen pan bolts and using a thin wide blade putty knife, separate the pan from the transmission case at one corner. Allow the fluid to drain and remove the transmission oil pan.

9. If a loose cup plug is found in the transmission oil pan, discard the cup plug.





10. Look into the rear drain slot (Figure 1).

> If you do not see the anchor shaft, continue with Section C Cup Plug Bracket Installation.

> If the anchor shaft is visible, it has slid rearward out of position, continue with Step 11.

11. Insert a screwdriver into the rear drain slot and gently pry the anchor shaft back into the case. Use a pair of needle nose pliers and gently grip the shaft and guide it into the case if needed.

> If the anchor shaft is flush with the edge of the hole, continue with Section C Cup Plug Bracket Installation.

> If the anchor shaft springs back out (not flush with the edge of the hole), continue with Step (12).

12. Clean the transmission outer case with soap and water at shifter shaft and electrical connectors and blow dry. This will prevent dirt and debris from falling into the transmission during disassembly.

13. Disconnect the transmission solenoid/pressure switch and transmission range sensor electrical connectors.

14. Disconnect the shifter linkage at the transmission.

15. Rotate the shifter shaft clockwise until it stops.

16. Remove the transmission oil filter bolts and remove the transmission filter.
Place the transmission oil filter and bolts on a clean surface for reuse.

17. Remove the valve body bolts and pull the valve body down.

CAUTION:
Do not drop the two piston accumulators and springs located on top of the valve body.

18. Place the valve body assembly, springs, accumulator, filter and bolts (valve body and filter) on a clean surface.





19. Pull down the parking pawl spring until it clears the anchor shaft (Figure 2).

20. Slide the anchor shaft forward into the front hole. Release the pawl spring.

21. Carefully install the valve body.

NOTE:
Accumulator pistons and springs are interchangeable.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the accumulator piston seals.





22. Hand-start the valve body bolts EXCEPT the bolt for the bolt hole shown in Figure 3. This bolt will be installed later in Section C.

23. Tighten the valve body bolts to 105 in-lbs (12 N.m).

24. Install the transmission oil filter and tighten the transmission oil filter bolts to 40 in-lbs (5 N.m).

25. Rotate the shifter shaft counter clockwise to the L1 position and install and adjust the shifter linkage.

26. Attach the transmission solenoid/pressure switch and range sensor electrical connectors.

27. Continue with Section C - Cup Plug Bracket Installation.