GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the lower controls assembly. Refer to Lower Controls .
  2. Remove the final drive assembly and parking gear. Refer to Final Drive Assembly Replacement
  3. Move the manual shaft from the park position.

  4. Object Number: 97517  Size: SH
  5. Drive out the parking pawl pivot pin using a pin punch. Push down on the spring while driving the pin out.
  6. Remove the parking pawl and the spring.
  7. Inspect the following:
  8. • Parking pawl tooth for damage
    • Parking pawl spring for over expansion
    • Pivot pin for scorning, excessive wear

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 97520  Size: SH
  1. Place the pawl in the case slot. Attach the spring to the pawl.

  2. Object Number: 97523  Size: SH
  3. Insert the pivot pin through the spring and pawl. The hook end of the spring locates on the case and the square end on top of the parking pawl.
  4. Install the pivot pin using a mallet.
  5. Install the final drive assembly. Refer to Final Drive Assembly Replacement .
  6. Install the lower controls assembly and the bottom pan. Refer to Lower Controls .