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Shift Control Linkage Adjustment

  1. Position the shift lever in PARK.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the front closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Automatic Transmission) or Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Manual Transmission) .
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Shift Control Linkage Adjustment Lock Cover
    GM1613567Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Slide the shift control linkage adjustment lock cover (1) back exposing the locking tab.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Shift Control Linkage Components
    GM1613569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Lift the shift control linkage adjustment locking tab (1).
  6. The shift control linkage rod (3) and rod end (2) are free to slide to proper adjustment. Ensure the shift lever and transmission are both in the PARK position.
  7. Depress the shift control linkage adjustment locking tab (1) to lock the adjustment.
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Shift Control Linkage Adjustment Lock Cover Locking Tab
    GM1613566Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Slide the shift control linkage adjustment lock cover (1) over the locking tab.
  9. Install the front closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Automatic Transmission) or Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Manual Transmission) .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Inspect the operation of the starting system with the shift lever in each position. The engine should only crank when the lever is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position.
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