SQUEAK NOISE FROM SHIFT LEVER INSPECTION/REPAIR PROCEDURE

Subject: SQUEAK NOISE FROM SHIFT LEVER

Model and Year: 1991 S/T TRUCKS WITH 4L60 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Some customers may comment about a "squeak", "buzz", or"tizzle" noise when driving a 1991 S/T truck with the 4L60 automatic transmission. A possible cause of the noise has been found at the interface of the transmission shift lever and the transmission control lever.

One source of the noise may be a loose fit of the transmission control lever to the transmission shift lever. This can generate a vibration induced noise. The addition of a wave washer (as described below in the service procedure) may eliminate this condition. The wave washer (P/N 4722812) will prevent the slight perpendicular movement of the shift lever against the control lever which can cause the noise.

T Trucks only (4wd)

A second source of the noise is a possible ground out of the shift lever with the end of the slot in the control lever. This condition can be corrected by the addition of washer (P/N 14074908) to the end of the shift lever which is secured to the frame. At the same time the wave washer is installed, adding washer 14074908 will center the shift lever in the slot in the control lever preventing the ground out condition. To install washer 14074908 simply remove the retaining pin on the end of the shift lever that is secured to the frame, place the washer over the lever end and replace the retaining pin (this is given as an optional step in the service procedure).

VEHICLES INVOLVED:

Trucks built after the following VIN breakpoints have had the new washer installed in production.

Pontiac West 1GCCT14Z6M0189004

Moraine 1GNDT13Z8M2270913

Shreveport 1GCCS19ZXM8245619

SERVICE PROCEDURE: (Figure 1) ------------------------------ 1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Remove retaining pins (1 0) from each end of the transmission control lever.

4. Separate transmission control lever from the transmission shift lever and insert 1-2 wave washers 4722812 (Figure 2) onto the control lever (Figure 4).

NOTE: For T trucks 1-2 washers 14074908 (Figure 3) should be installed to the opposite end of the shift lever at this time (if necessary) (Figure 5).

5. Reinstall transmission control lever into transmission shift lever and install NEW retaining pins.

6. Adjust shift linkage.

7. Reconnect negative battery cable.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:

Part Number Description Quantity ----------- ------------- ----------- * 4722812 wave washer 1-2 **14074908 washer 1-2

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

*NOTE: Equivalent wave washer for P/N 4722812 may be obtained locally if the following dimensions are met (Figure 2):

Inside diameter (A) - 0.6 inches + 0.005 inches (15.24 mm + 0.127 mm)

Outside diameter (B) - 0.87 inches (22 mm)

Thickness of wave (C) - 0.01 7 inches (0.43 mm)

Peak to Peak wave distance (D) - 0.09 inches (2.286 mm)

Washer must be of hardened variety.

**NOTE: Equivalent washer for P/N 14074908 may be obtained locally if the dimensions shown in Figure 3 are met.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labor Operation: K4133

Use applicable labor time guide for labor hours.

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