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Removal Procedure

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  1. Apply the park brake.
  2. Shift the transmission into neutral.
  3. If equipped with 4-wheel drive (4WD), remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Driveline/Axle.
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  5. Disconnect the park/neutral position (PNP) switch electrical connectors (5).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting PNP Switch Electrical Connectors
    G02112210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the range selector cable end (2) from the range selector lever ball stud (1).
    Fig 2: Removing Range Selector Cable End From Range Selector Lever Ball Stud
    G02112211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the control lever to the manual shaft nut.
  8. Remove the control lever from the manual shaft.
  9. Remove the PNP switch bolts.
  10. Remove the PNP switch from the manual shaft. If the PNP switch does not slide off the manual shaft, file the outer edge of the manual shaft in order to remove any burrs.
    Fig 3: Removing Control Lever, PNP Switch & Bolts
    G02112212Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.