Parking Pawl

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A: REMOVAL
1. Remove rear vehicle speed sensor and separate transmission case and extension case sections.
2. For the model without VTD, remove the reduction drive gear. For the model with VTD, remove the center differential gear assembly.





3. Remove the parking pawl, return spring and shaft.

B: INSTALLATION





1. Install the parking pawl, shaft and return spring.
2. For the model without VTD, install the reduction drive gear. For the model with VTD, install the center differential gear assembly.
3. Install the extension case to the transmission case.





4. Install the rear vehicle speed sensor.
Tightening torque: 7 Nm (0.7 kgf-m, 5.1 ft. lbs.)

C: INSPECTION
Make sure that the tab of the packing pole on the reduction gear is not worn or otherwise damaged.