SHIFT LEVER RATTLE ON STEERING COLUMN-INST. REDESIGNED LEVER

SUBJECT: SHIFT LEVER RATTLES ON STEERING COLUMN (INSTALL REDESIGNED SHIFT LEVER)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1990-92 M/L VANS WITH AUTO TRANS (RPO MX0) CHEVROLET ASTRO GMC SAFARI

Some owners of 1990 - 1992 M/L vans with a four speed automatic transmission (RPO MX0) may comment about the shift lever on the steering column rattling and/or having greater than desired movement while driving.

The rattling condition and/or additional movement in the shift lever may be caused by the bushing not fitting correctly in the shift lever hole where the retaining pin goes through the assembly on the steering column.

This condition may be corrected by replacing the current shift lever assembly with a redesigned shift lever (P/N 15692370 without tilt wheel or P//N 15692371 with tilt wheel) which has a new style bushing in it.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

1. Remove the pivot pin (Figure 1, "30") from the bowl assembly.

2. Remove the shift lever (Figure 1, "23") from the bowl assembly. Be careful not to lose spring (Figure 1, "31"), or bushing (Figure 1, "29").

3. Install the redesigned shift lever (P/N 15692370 without tilt wheel or P/N 15692371 with tilt wheel) (Figure 1, "23") on the steering column.

4. Install the pivot pin (Figure 1, "30").

5. Check all positions for positive engagement of the shift gate.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:

Part Number Description ----------- ----------- 15692370 Shift Lever WITHOUT Tilt Wheel 15692371 Shift Lever WITH Tilt Wheel (RPO N33 or 9J6)

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labour Operation: K5120 Labour Time: 0.2 Hours.

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