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Adjustment Procedure

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Tools Required 

J 41364-A  Park/Neutral Position Switch Aligner

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Disconnect the shift control cable from the range selector lever.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Shift Control Cable From Range Selector Lever
    G01972920Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Using a wrench on the range selector lever (in order to keep the shaft from turning), remove the range selector (shift) lever nut.
  4. Remove the range selector (shift) lever.
  5. Ensure that the transmission is still in neutral.
    Fig 2: Range Selector (Shift) Lever
    G01972921Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Loosen the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.
  7. Install the J 41364-A  park/neutral position switch aligner to the park/neutral position switch.
    1. 7.1. Align the two lower slots on the switch (2) with the two lower tabs on the J 41364-A  park/neutral position switch aligner.
    2. 7.2. Rotate the tool until the upper pin on the tool is lined up with the slot on the top of the switch (1).
  8. Check that the transmission is still in NEUTRAL.
    Fig 3: Installing J 41364-A To Park/Neutral Position Switch
    G01972922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Install the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

  10. Remove the J 41364-A  park/neutral position switch aligner from the switch.
    Fig 4: Park/Neutral Position Switch
    G01972923Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the range selector (shift) lever.
  12. Install the range selector (shift) lever nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the range selector (shift) lever nut (using a wrench to hold the lever in place), to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    Fig 5: Range Selector (Shift) Lever
    G01972924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Connect the shift control cable to the range selector lever.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Connecting Shift Control Cable To Range Selector Lever
    G01972925Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.