Parking System Components Installation

2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Parking System Components Installation
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    Fig 1: View Of Parking Pawl Spring
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  1. Install the parking pawl shaft (702) and the parking pawl (703).
  2. Install the parking pawl shaft retainer (704).
  3. Install the parking pawl spring (705).
  4. Fig 2: Identifying Parking Pawl Shaft Hole Plug
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  5. Apply sealer GM P/N 12345382 or equivalent, to the parking pawl shaft hole plug (701).
  6. Using a 5/16 inch diameter rod, install the parking pawl shaft hole plug (701).
  7. Fig 3: Assembling Manual Shift Shaft Detent Lever To Parking Pawl Actuator Assembly
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  8. Assemble the manual shift shaft detent lever assembly (711) to the parking pawl actuator assembly (710).
  9. Install the parking pawl actuator assembly (710) over the parking pawl.
  10. Fig 4: Installing Manual Shift Shaft Components
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  11. Install the manual shift shaft seal (707).
  12. Partially install the manual shift shaft (708).
  13. Install the manual shift shaft detent lever nut (712) onto the manual shift shaft (708).
  14. Fully install the manual shift shaft (708).
  15. Install the manual shift shaft pin (709) onto the manual shift shaft (708).
  16. Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

    Tighten the manual shift shaft detent lever nut (712).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

  17. Fig 5: Locating Parking Pawl Actuator Bracket & Bolts
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  18. Install the parking pawl actuator bracket (713).
  19. Install the parking pawl actuator bracket bolts (714).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

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