Avalanche 1500 2WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2005)
Parking Pawl: Service and Repair
Park Lock Pawl and Actuator Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the transmission filter.
2. Remove the park/neutral position (PNP) switch.
3. Remove the manual shaft nut and pin.
4. Remove the detent lever and actuator.
5. Remove the parking pawl bracket bolts.
6. Remove the parking pawl return spring.
7. Use the modified screw extractor in order to remove the plug.
8. Remove the parking pawl shaft retainer, shaft and pawl.
9. Important: If the manual shaft binds in the case during removal, file or sand the shaft in the area adjacent to the detent lever.
Remove the manual shaft.
10. Remove the manual shaft seal.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the pawl shaft.
2. Install the parking pawl.
3. Install the plug using a 8 mm or (5/16 inch) rod with Loctite or equivalent.
