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Park/Neutral Position Switch Installation

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    Fig 1: Transaxle In Neutral Position
    GM1206297Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Using an adjustable wrench, turn the manual shift shaft lever (932) counterclockwise until the transaxle is in the PARK position. Park can be felt by the stronger detent.
  2. Once in the PARK position, rotate the manual shift shaft lever (932) clockwise 2 clicks. The transaxle should now be in the NEUTRAL position.
    3. Fig 2: Control Shaft Hole, Positioning Line & PNP Switch
    GM1347239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Place the internal part of the park/neutral position (PNP) switch (42) to the NEUTRAL position.

    The PNP switch will click in the NEUTRAL position, and the control shaft hole (1) will align with the positioning line (2) as shown in the insert.

    4. Fig 3: Park/Neutral Position Switch & Control Shaft Hole
    GM1203355Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the PNP switch (42) through the manual shift shaft (932).
  5. Install 2 PNP M6 x 1.0 x 16 mm bolts (44) finger tight into the transmission case (31).
    6. Fig 4: Park/Neutral Position Switch, Manual Shift Shaft & Lock Washer
    GM1203354Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install a new PNP switch shaft washer (43) over the manual shift shaft (932).
  7. Align the indicator/pointer (1) of the PNP switch shaft washer (43) with the positioning line (2) on the PNP switch (42).
  8. Install the PNP switch shaft locknut (46) on the manual shift shaft (932) and hand tighten.
    9. Fig 5: Tightening Locknut & Flanged Bolt/Screws
    GM1206298Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  9. While holding the exposed section of the manual shift shaft (932) with an open end wrench, use another open end wrench to tighten the PNP switch shaft locknut (46).

    Tighten:  Tighten the locknut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  10. Bend a tab of the PNP switch shaft washer (43) up against the PNP switch shaft locknut (46).
  11. Verify that the PNP switch (42) is still aligned with the indicator pointer (43). If not, reposition the PNP switch (42) and then tighten the 2 bolts (44).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    12. Fig 6: PNP Switch Manual Shift Shaft & Components
    GM1347241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the following components to the manual shift shaft (932):
    • The automatic transmission range selector lever (45)
    • The automatic transmission range selector lever spring washer (48)
    • The automatic transmission range selector lever lock tab washer (47)
    • The automatic transmission range selector retainer nut (49)

      Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  13. Install the automatic transmission range selector lever cover (63).
  14. Install the automatic transmission range selector lever cover M6 x 1.0 x 16 mm bolt (64).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

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