Transmission Control Device: Removal

1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
2. Remove the inhibitor switch. Ref. to REMOVAL , Inhibitor Switch.
3. Remove the oil pan and oil strainer. Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Pan and Strainer.
4. Shift the manual plate to "N" range, and remove the spring pin.
   NOTE: Prevent the spring pin from dropping in the transmission using paper towel etc.
   Fig 1: Locating Spring Pin

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5. Remove the detent spring.
   Fig 2: Locating Detent Spring Bolt

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6. Remove the bolt, and remove the shifter arm shaft.
   NOTE: Do not damage the lip of oil seal press-fitted in the case.
   Fig 3: Locating Shifter Arm Shaft Bolt

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7. Remove the manual plate from the shifter arm shaft, and remove the shift connecting rod of the manual valve.
   Fig 4: Removing Shift Connecting Rod Of Manual Valve

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8. Remove the manual plate and parking rod.
9. Remove the manual valve.
   Fig 5: Identifying Manual Valve

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10. Remove the extension case. Ref. to REMOVAL , Extension Case.
11. Remove the parking support.

Fig 6: Locating Parking Support Bolts

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