Manual Shift Detent Lever with Shaft Position Switch Assembly Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Manual Shift Shaft Pin

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NOTE: Use a piece of wood or rubber when prying with side cutters to remove the manual shaft pin, to prevent damage to the case.

Use side cutting pliers in order to remove the manual shift shaft pin (801).

Fig 2: View Of IMS/Detent Lever Assembly & Park Pawl Actuator Assembly

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Disconnect the manual valve link (402) from the IMS/detent lever assembly (811).

IMPORTANT: The IMS/detent lever (811) should be removed as an assembly.

Remove the internal mode switch (IMS)/detent lever (811) and remove the park pawl actuator assembly (800).

Fig 3: Locating Park Pawl Actuator Components

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Position the transmission so that the reverse band servo bore is facing upward.
Use a small screwdriver in order to pry the manual shift shaft seal (806) from the case.
Remove the park pawl actuator guide pin (808).
Remove the park pawl actuator guide assembly (809) from the case.
Remove the actuator guide seal (810) from the guide.