For 1990-2009 cars

#### Tools Required

J 43769 Spanner Nut Wrench - 4WD

1. The fullest clockwise position of the manual shift shaft is Park (P), which engages the park pawl.
2. Using a wrench on the manual shift shaft flats (1), rotate the shaft to the fullest clockwise position.
3. Make sure the park pawl is engaged.
4. Install J 43769 (1) onto the output shaft retaining nut, 4WD (2).

Notice: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in the Preface section.

5. Using J 43769 (1), install a new output shaft retaining nut, 4WD (2) onto the output shaft (3).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 61 N·m (45 lb ft).

Important: The Neutral (N) position of the manual shift shaft is 2 detent positions counterclockwise from the fullest clockwise position.

6. Using a wrench on the manual shift shaft flats (1), rotate the shaft to the fullest clockwise position.
7. Rotate the manual shift shaft counterclockwise 2 detent positions.
8. Make sure the park pawl is disengaged.