GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Notice: Adjust the shift control cable only while the transaxle and the gear selector are in NEUTRAL. Failure to do so may cause mis-adjustment.

  1. Set parking brake and choke wheels.

  2. Object Number: 97542  Size: SH
  3. Remove the shift cable terminal at the manual shaft lever pin with an appropriate tool.
  4. Do not pry or pull up on any other part of the shift cable.
  5. Prying or pulling up on the shift cable could result in damage.
  6. Fully lift adjuster lock bottom. Ensure the adjuster is free to move.
  7. Place the transaxle manual shaft lever in NEUTRAL gear.
  8. Rotate the transaxle manual shaft lever fully counter-clockwise to PARK and then rotate the lever two clicks into NEUTRAL.
  9. Place the gear shifter (Inside vehicle) in the NEUTRAL position.
  10. • Rotate the shift lever to LOW 1 position. Push forward on the lever and in unison and pull the shift lever up slowly. The gear shaft lever will move while clicking over the gear during travel stops. When the lever stops completely, the gear shaft lever should be in NEUTRAL. Release the lever.
  11. Grasp the shift cable terminal and pull it toward the pin on the manual shaft lever under the hood. Attach the pin to the lever by carefully pushing down until the pin snaps. Do not pull the terminal beyond the pin then push back -- this could move the shifter out of NEUTRAL.

  12. Object Number: 97544  Size: SH
  13. Press the adjuster lock button down with the adjuster body.
  14. Shift to PARK.
  15. Release the parking brake while applying the service brake. Start the engine and assure all indicated gear positions match vehicle response.