Installation Procedure
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- Install the manual shift shaft position switch (6), the manual shift shaft detent lever (4), the manual shift shaft assembly spacer (3), and the park pawl actuator (2) as an assembly. It may be necessary to push up on the park pawl in order to fully insert the park pawl actuator (2).
- Fully insert the manual shift shaft (1) into the transmission case.
- Raise the transmission to its original position.
- Install the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
- Remove the transmission jack.
- Install the manual shift shaft detent spring (1).
- Install the control valve body bolts (2) retaining the manual shift shaft detent spring. Do not tighten at this time.
- Confirm that the manual shift shaft detent lever locating pin (2) is properly engaged with the manual valve link (1).
- Confirm that the detent spring roller (4) is properly engaged with the manual shift shaft switch (3).
- Using a suitable pin punch (1). Install the manual shift shaft position switch retaining pin (2).
- Connect the electrical connector to the manual shift shaft position switch.
- Install a 0.8 mm spacer (2) between the manual shaft detent lever (1) and the manual shaft detent spring (3).
- Tighten the detent spring bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (97 lb in).
- Remove the spacer (2).
- Install the transmission fluid pan and filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Replacement .
- If previously removed, install a new shaft seal using J 44767 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Position the seal onto the J 44767 before installing the seal into the transmission case. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Carefully slide the seal and tool over the manual shift shaft and Insert the seal into the transmission until fully seated
- If previously removed, install a new cup plug. Lubricate the cup plug with transmission fluid before installation.
- Insert the cup plug into the transmission until flush with the transmission case.
- Remove the mechanics wire (2) securing front propeller shaft (1) to the shift control lever (3).
- Install the propeller shaft coupler (1) to the transmission flange. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Automatic Transmission) , Propeller Shaft Replacement (Manual Transmission) or Propeller Shaft Replacement (CTS-V) in Driveline/Axle.
- Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (LA3, LY9) , Exhaust System Replacement (LY7) or Exhaust System Replacement (LS6) in Engine Exhaust.
- Connect the shift linkage to the transmission manual shift shaft.
- Install the transmission manual shift shaft nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Adjust the shift control linkage. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Adjustment .
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.