GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes šŸ¢’ Isuzu šŸ¢’ 1997 šŸ¢’ S/T Isuzu - 2WD šŸ¢’ Transmission/Transaxle šŸ¢’ Manual Transmission - New Venture šŸ¢’ Shift Tower Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   ā€¢ Ensure that the shift lever is positioned into the mechanical 3rd or 4th gear prior to removal of the shift housing from the transmission. The transmission must remain in this state when the shift housing is removed.
   ā€¢ Do not disassemble the transmission shift housing. Internal parts for this shift housing are not available. Opening the shift housing voids the warranty.
   ā€¢ When removing the shift housing from the transmission, use the exposed bolts on the base of the housing. Do not use the bolts under the rubber boot located at the top of the housing.

  1. Remove four bolts securing the shift housing to the transmission.
  2. Remove the insulator from the transmission case.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the insulator to the transmission case.
  2. Install four bolts securing the shift housing to the transmission.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the shift housing bolts to 12 NĀ·m (106 lb in).

  3. After tightening the four bolts securing the shift housing to the transmission, the shifter can be engaged into other shift positions.