Originally posted by ChuckH:
[b]...all automatics should have the parking brake set BEFORE putting the transmission into park. Every automotive manual I have ever read even states this. "Park" locks the transmission by engaging some sort of fork or such into gear teeth. If the vehicle moves the fork or whatever it is will lock tightly against the teeth and that's why it is difficult to disengage. If it locks tight enough you have a good chance of removing a gear tooth while disengaging, which is BAD! [/b]
I always apply the brake after putting the truck in park, but before removing my foot off the brake pedal. This provides the same results w/o stopping in neutral. My truck does not rock back onto the tranny, therefore no stress on the tranny.
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