Shift Lever/Ignition Cylinder - High Effort To Move: Overview
File In Section: 07 - Transmission/TransaxleBulletin No.: 00-07-30-018
Date: November, 2000
Subject:
High Effort Required to Turn Ignition key and Remove Shift Lever from Park Position (Replace Transmission Shift Control Cable Assembly and Fasteners)
Models:
2000 Chevrolet Impala
2000 Pontiac Bonneville with column shift only
Condition
Some owners of vehicles that have the transmission shift lever mounted on the steering column may comment that they have difficulty removing the transmission shift lever from the park position. In addition, some may also comment that it takes a high amount of effort to rotate or turn the ignition key.
Cause
The steering column mounted transmission linear shift control cable that attaches to the ignition switch may be too long and may also be routed incorrectly.
Correction
Replace the steering column mounted transmission linear shift control and cable assembly with a new assembly that has a shorter cable and an adjustment feature. Use the following service procedure for installing and adjusting. For additional information and fastener torque specifications, see the Steering Column sub-section in the Steering section, and the Instrument Panel sub-section in the Body and Accessories section of the appropriate Service Manual.
Parts Information
IMPALA MODELS
BONNEVILLE MODEL
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.
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