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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Cutlass 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.1L 🢒 Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    2. Object Number: 97289 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

    3. Object Number: 97291 Size: SH
  3. Remove the shift linkage retaining nut.

    4. Object Number: 97294 Size: SH
  4. Remove the shift linkage.

    5. Object Number: 97295 Size: SH
  5. Remove the lever.

    6. Object Number: 97299 Size: SH
  6. Remove the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.
  7. Remove the park/neutral position switch assembly.

Installation Procedure
  1. Place the shift shaft in the N (Neutral) position.
  2. Align the flats of the shift shaft to the flats in the switch.

    3. Object Number: 97299 Size: SH
  3. Install the park/neutral position switch assembly.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 97295 Size: SH
  5. Install the lever.

    6. Object Number: 97294 Size: SH
  6. Install the shift linkage.

    7. Object Number: 97291 Size: SH
  7. Install the shift linkage retaining nut.
  8. Align the holes with the mounting boss on the transmission. Place the shift control lever in the N (Neutral) position. Do not rotate the switch. The switch is pinned in the N (Neutral) position. If the switch has been rotated and the pin is broken, adjust the switch. Refer to the using old switch installation procedures.
  9. If the switch has been rotated and the pin is broken, adjust the switch by using the Old Switch procedure.

    10. Important: Ensure that the engine will only start in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Readjust the switch if the engine will start in any other position. Refer to the old switch installation procedures.

  10. Connect the negative battery cable.
  11. Place the transmission control shifter assembly in the N (Neutral) notch in the detent plate.
  12. Loosen the park/neutral position switch attaching bolts.
  13. Rotate the switch on the shifter assembly in order to align the service adjustment hole with the carrier tang hole.
  14. Insert a 2.34 mm (3/32 in) maximum diameter gauge pin to a depth of 9.0 mm (9/64 in).

    15. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  15. Remove the gauge pin.