GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Adjustment Procedure

  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  2. Place the gear shift lever in the neutral position.

  3. Object Number: 1581372  Size: SH
  4. Lift the selector shaft enough to insert a #11 drill bit (1) or equivalent into the transaxle shift alignment holes.

  5. Object Number: 1794385  Size: SH
  6. Lift up on the cable retainers using a hook type tool.

  7. Object Number: 1581374  Size: SH
  8. Insert two #22 drill bits (1) or equivalent into the shift control assembly alignment holes.

  9. Object Number: 1794400  Size: SH
  10. Press and lock the shift cable retainers.

  11. Object Number: 1581372  Size: SH
  12. Remove the #11 drill bit (1) from the transaxle selector shaft alignment holes.
  13. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .

  14. Object Number: 1581374  Size: SH
  15. Remove the two #22 drill bits (1) from the shift control assembly alignment holes.
  16. Test the shift lever for proper operation and correct gear engagement.