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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Shift Linkage
    GM785877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the transmission manual shift shaft nut.
  3. Disconnect the shift linkage from the transmission manual shift shaft.
  4. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (LA3, LY9) , Exhaust System Replacement (LY7) or Exhaust System Replacement (LS6) in Engine Exhaust.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Propeller Shaft Coupler
    GM801931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the propeller shaft coupler (1) from the transmission flange. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Automatic Transmission) , Propeller Shaft Replacement (Manual Transmission) or Propeller Shaft Replacement (CTS-V) in Driveline/Axle.
  6. Push the front propeller shaft toward the rear of the vehicle in order to release the propeller shaft coupler (1) from the transmission flange.
    7. Fig 3: Securing Front Propeller Shaft To Shift Control Lever With Mechanics Wire
    GM787650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Secure the front propeller shaft (1) to the shift control lever (3) with a piece of mechanics wire (2).
    8. Fig 4: Removing And Discarding Shaft Seal
    GM812779Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Replace the shaft seal only if leaking.
  8. Using a small screwdriver, remove and discard the shaft seal.
    9. Fig 5: Removing And Discarding Cup Plug
    GM812777Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Replace the cup plug only if leaking.
  9. Using a small screwdriver, remove and discard the cup plug.
    10. IMPORTANT: Removal of the transmission from the vehicle is NOT required for removal or replacement of the shift shaft position switch.
    Fig 6: Identifying Manual Shift Shaft
    GM796172Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the transmission from the vehicle and refer to Unit Repair for replacement of the manual shift shaft ONLY if replacement of the manual shift shaft (3) is necessary.
  11. Remove the transmission fluid pan and filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Replacement .
  12. Disconnect the electrical connector from the manual shift shaft position switch.
    13. Fig 7: Removing Manual Shift Shaft Position Switch Retaining Pin
    GM795841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Using a suitable pin punch (1). Remove the manual shift shaft position switch retaining pin (2).
    14. Fig 8: Removing Manual Shift Shaft Detent Spring And Bolts
    GM795840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the manual shift shaft detent spring (1) and bolts (2).
  15. Position a suitable transmission jack under the transmission support.
  16. Remove the transmission support from the body ONLY. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
    17. Fig 9: Extracting Manual Shift Shaft
    GM796173Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Using the transmission jack, lower the rear of the transmission only enough to allow the manual shift shaft (1) to clear the vehicle floor pan.
  18. Extract the manual shift shaft (1) from the transmission case only far enough to allow removal of the manual shift shaft position switch (6).
  19. Remove 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.
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