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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Chevy K Silverado - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Interior Trim 🢒 Control Lever and/or Boot Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 772338 Size: SH

    Important: DO NOT move the shift lever assembly adjustment nut if replacing the control lever.

  1. Remove the control lever.

    2. Object Number: 772340 Size: SH
  2. Remove the control lever boot retainer plastic retainers, if necessary.
  3. Remove the control lever boot retainer, if necessary.

    4. Object Number: 772341 Size: SH
  4. Remove the control lever boot screws, if necessary.
  5. Remove the control lever boot, if necessary.
  6. Remove the control lever insulator, if necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 772341 Size: SH
  1. Install the control lever insulator, if removed.
  2. Install the control lever boot to the control lever, if removed.

    3. Object Number: 772338 Size: SH
  3. Install the control lever.
  4. If alignment of the control lever is necessary, or if the shift lever assembly was replaced perform the following:
    5. 4.1. The nut must be seated at the bottom of the thread runout on the shift lever.
    4.2. Seat the control lever against the shift lever assembly adjustment nut.
    4.3. Back the control lever off the nut in order to align the index mark on the control lever perpendicular to the edge of the control lever boot retainer.
  5. Ensure that the index mark is located on the passenger side and that the shift pattern is aligned parallel to the vehicle centerline or rotated no more than 6 degrees clockwise.

    6. 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.

  6. Hold the control lever and tighten the shift lever assembly nut against the control lever.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 37 N·m (27 lb ft).

  7. Seat the control lever boot to the floor.
  8. Install the control lever boot screws, if removed.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.6 N·m (14 lb in).


    Object Number: 772340 Size: SH
  9. Install the control lever boot retainer, if removed.