Shift Lever Assembly Replacement

Shift Lever Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important:
^ Ensure that the control lever is positioned into the mechanical third or fourth gear prior to removal of the shift lever assembly from the transmission. The transmission must remain in this state when the shift lever assembly is removed.
^ When removing the shift lever assembly from the transmission, use the exposed bolts on the base of the shift lever assembly.





1. Remove the control lever and boot.
2. With a flat bladed tool, pull back the insulator between the body and transmission to access the shift tower bolts.





3. Remove the boot.
4. Remove the shift lever bolts.
5. Remove the shift lever and seal.
6. Remove the shift lever insulator.

Installation Procedure





1. Install a NEW shift lever insulator, if required.
2. Apply gasket maker GM P/N 12378517 or equivalent to the surface of the control lever assembly.
3. Push the shift lever assembly back through the insulator, position and turn the shift lever assembly back into place.
4. With a flat tool pull back the insulator between the body and transmission to install the shift lever assembly bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the shift lever assembly bolts.
^ Tighten the shift lever assembly bolts to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the control lever and boot.