Transmission Control Device: Removal

1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
2. Remove the oil pan and control valve body. Ref. to REMOVAL , Control Valve Body.
3. Remove the inhibitor switch. Ref. to REMOVAL , Inhibitor Switch.
4. Remove the spring pin.
   NOTE: Prevent the spring pin from dropping in the transmission using paper towel etc.
   Fig 1: Identifying Spring Pin

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5. Remove the bolt and remove the range select lever, manual plate and parking rod.
   NOTE: Do not damage the lip of oil seal press-fitted in the case.
   Fig 2: Identifying Range Select Lever Bolt

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6. Remove the detent spring.

Fig 3: Identifying Detent Spring Bolt

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