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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT:
  • Ensure that the control lever is positioned into the mechanical third or fourth gear prior to removal of the shift lever assembly from the transmission. The transmission must remain in this state when the shift lever assembly is removed.
  • When removing the shift lever assembly from the transmission, use the exposed bolts on the base of the shift lever assembly.
  1. Remove the control lever and boot. Refer to Control Lever And/Or Boot Replacement   . 
  2. With a flat-bladed tool, pull back the insulator between the body and transmission to access the shift tower bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Shift Lever Insulator
    G01953171Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the boot.
  4. Remove the shift lever bolts.
  5. Remove the shift lever and seal.
  6. Remove the shift lever insulator.
    Fig 2: Removing Shift Lever, Seal, Insulator & Bolts
    G01953172Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.