GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Adjustment Procedure

Match the shift control lever correctly with the selector lever connection. Place the shift control lever in the P position. Verify that the selector lever connection is all the way forward. If not, proceed with the following adjustment.

  1. Remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer to Battery and Battery Tray Replacement .
  2. Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1255922  Size: SH
  4. Remove the air filter housing (2.5L).
  5. Place the shift control lever in the P position.
  6. Loosen the pinch bolt nut on the shift control lever.

  7. Object Number: 1255918  Size: SH
  8. Place the selector lever connection all the way forward on the transaxle case.
  9. Insert the shift control cable into the shift control lever tightly.
  10. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  11. Secure the shift control cable with the shift control cable adjuster pinch bolt and nut.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  13. Install the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  14. Install the air filter housing (2.5L).
  15. Install the battery and the battery tray. Refer to Battery and Battery Tray Replacement .