Park System: Removal: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Thunderbird. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If damage to the park gear is found, the transmission must be removed and disassembled to install a new park gear.

NOTE: The park pawl, park pawl return spring and the park pawl shaft may fall out when removing the extension housing.

NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect. If damage to the gasket is found, a new gasket must be installed.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 1: Park System Removal Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.