GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the console (w/o D06 only). Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

  3. Object Number: 1388967  Size: SH
  4. Remove the control lever boot screws.
  5. Tilt and remove the control lever boot from the control lever.
  6. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.

  7. Object Number: 880655  Size: SH
  8. Remove the control lever housing assembly bolts.
  9. Remove the control lever housing assembly and gasket.
  10. Mask off the control lever housing opening, in order to prevent foreign objects from entering the transmission.
  11. Disassemble the control lever housing if necessary. Refer to Shift Control Housing Disassemble in Manual Transmission-Asian AR5 Unit Repair.

Installation Procedure

  1. Assemble the control lever housing if previously disassembled. Refer to Shift Control Housing Assemble in Manual Transmission-Asian AR5 Unit Repair.
  2. Remove the masking from the control lever opening and ensure the sealing surface is clean and dry.

  3. Object Number: 880655  Size: SH
  4. Place the control lever gasket on to the transmission.
  5. Position the control lever housing assembly to the control lever assembly opening, aligning the bushing with the internal shift control lever.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the control lever housing assembly bolts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the control lever assembly bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1388967  Size: SH
  9. Slide the boot into position over the control lever.
  10. Important: Ensure the carpet is not between the boot and the floor panel.

  11. Tilt the boot in order to seat to the floor.
  12. Install the control lever boot screws.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the control lever boot screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  14. Install the console (w/o D06 only). Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  15. Install the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Assembly Replacement .