Manual Control Lever Shaft & Seal: Removal

Drain the transmission fluid and remove the fluid pan and filter. For additional information, refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET & FILTER .
Disconnect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Digital TR Sensor Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the transmission shift linkage.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Shift Linkage Nut
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Remove the digital TR sensor.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the digital TR sensor.
Fig 3: Identifying Digital TR Sensor Bolts
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Remove the manual control valve detent lever spring.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the manual control valve detent lever spring.
Fig 4: Identifying Manual Control Valve Detent Lever Spring Bolt
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NOTE: Use a shop cloth to protect the transmission case surface.

Fig 5: Identifying Manual Lever Shaft Retaining Pin

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Remove the manual lever shaft retaining pin.
Remove the nut and slide the manual control lever shaft out of the case.

Fig 6: Identifying Manual Control Lever Shaft Nut
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Remove the parking lever actuating rod.
1. Remove the manual valve detent lever.
2. Remove the parking lever actuating rod.
Fig 7: Identifying Manual Valve Detent Lever & Parking Lever Actuating Rod
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CAUTION: Use care not to damage the manual control lever shaft bore. New seal may leak due to damage to the bore.

Fig 8: Identifying Manual Control Lever Shaft Seal

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