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Shift Linkage Adjustment

    Fig 1: Rod Clamp Bolt
    GM1248163Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Position the gearshift lever into NEUTRAL.
    IMPORTANT: All the gears must be easy to engage when the vehicle is stationary, the engine is running, and the clutch is disengaged.
  3. Loosen the rod clamp bolt.
    4. Fig 2: Gearshift Rod & Gage Pin
    GM1248166Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the adjustment hole plug from the shift lever cover.
  5. Turn the gearshift rod and fully insert a 5 mm (0.2 in) gage pin into the adjustment hole.
    6. Fig 3: Gage Pin & Gearshift Lever
    GM1248167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the boot from the console.
  7. Pull the boot upward to expose the shift control lever mechanism.
  8. Position the gearshift lever close to the left side of the NEUTRAL position.
  9. Insert a 5 mm (0.2 in) gage pin into the holes to align the gearshift lever with the gearshift lever housing.
    10. Fig 4: Rod Clamp Bolt
    GM1248163Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  10. Tighten the rod clamp bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the rod clamp bolt to 14 N.m (124 lb in).

    11. Fig 5: Gage Pin, Gearshift Lever & Adjustment Hole
    GM1248169Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the 5 mm (0.2 in) gage pin from the adjustment hole.
  12. Install the adjustment hole plug.
  13. Remove the 5 mm (0.2 inch) gage pin from the gearshift lever.
  14. Install the boot to the console.
  15. Connect the negative battery cable.
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