Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the shift control assembly. Refer to SHIFT CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the driveline support assembly, the transmission and the differential from the vehicle, then separate the transmission from the driveline support assembly. Refer to TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT .
- Slide the transmission shift rod toward the transmission until the transmission shift shaft seats in the rear-most detent position.
(Placing the shift rod close to the transmission housing provides additional support for the transmission shift shaft.)
- Using a drift or punch, remove the roll pin (1) retaining the transmission shift rod to the transmission shift shaft.
- Remove the transmission shift rod from the transmission shift shaft.