Transmission Control Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Control Mounting Components

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Many automatic transmission shift control related complaints can be corrected with linkage adjustment. DO NOT replace a shifter assembly without first attempting to correct the condition with the linkage adjustment procedure. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Disconnect the shift linkage from the shift control. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Replacement (All Wheel Drive) or Shift Control Linkage Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) . Lower the vehicle. Remove the shift control knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement . Remove the center console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement . Disconnect the electrical connector from the shift control.
1	Shift Control Nut (Qty: 4) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Shift Control Procedure: Adjustment of the shift control linkage is required after installing the shift control. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Adjustment (All Wheel Drive) or Shift Control Linkage Adjustment (Rear Wheel Drive) .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Many automatic transmission shift control related complaints can be corrected with linkage adjustment. DO NOT replace a shifter assembly without first attempting to correct the condition with the linkage adjustment procedure.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Disconnect the shift linkage from the shift control. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Replacement (All Wheel Drive) or Shift Control Linkage Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) .
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the shift control knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement .
Remove the center console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
Disconnect the electrical connector from the shift control.

Shift Control Nut (Qty: 4)

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)

Shift Control
Procedure:
Adjustment of the shift control linkage is required after installing the shift control. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Adjustment (All Wheel Drive) or Shift Control Linkage Adjustment (Rear Wheel Drive) .