Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Mechanical Components and Functions: Park: Notes
The park gear is splined to the front planetary carrier and the drive chain drive sprocket. There are lugs around the outer diameter of the park gear to allow the park pawl to hold the park gear stationary to the transaxle case which holds the final drive assembly in place and keeps the vehicle from moving.
When the manual control lever is rotated to the PARK position, the park lock works as follows:
- The Transmission Range (TR) sensor rotates the range detent plate which pushes the park pawl actuator rod towards the park pawl.
- The actuator rod pivots the park pawl into the lugs on the park gear, locking the gear stationary to the transaxle case.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.