Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 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 Driveline Support Assembly Replacement (Automatic Transmission) or Driveline Support Assembly Replacement (Manual Transmission) in Driveline/Axle.
- 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.