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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Caprice WM 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 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. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1954218 Size: SH
  3. Loosen the shift control linkage adjustment bolt to allow the adjuster (1) to slide freely.
  4. Hold the selector lever on the transmission against the rear stop to eliminate any play.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the shift control linkage adjustment nut to 9 N·m (80 lb. in).

  5. Lower the vehicle.

    6. Object Number: 1955734 Size: SH
  6. Check 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.