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Shift Linkage Adjustment

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  1. Apply the parking brake.
  2. Remove the shift control closeout boot. Refer to SHIFT CONTROL SHIFT CLOSEOUT BOOT REPLACEMENT .
  3. Place the shifter into NEUTRAL.
  4. Press down to engage the shift control neutral lock pin.
    Fig 1: Engaging Shift Control Neutral Lock Pin
    G01971345Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Loosen the transmission shift rod clamp bolt.
  6. Loosen the shift control mounting bolts.
  7. Check that the shift control locator (on the underside of the shift control) is installed into the shifter bracket on the side of the driveline support assembly.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Tighten the shift control mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the shift control mounting bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  9. Tighten the transmission shift rod clamp bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the transmission shift rod clamp bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Loosening Transmission Shift Rod Clamp Bolt
    G01971346Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Lift to release the shift control neutral lock pin.
  11. Install the shift control closeout boot. Refer to SHIFT CONTROL SHIFT CLOSEOUT BOOT REPLACEMENT .
  12. Release the parking brake.
    Fig 3: Releasing Shift Control Neutral Lock Pin
    G01971347Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.