| Subject: | Service Information Regarding Design Change to the Manual Transmission
Shift Control Housing and the Manual Transmission Select and Shift Lever Cables |
| Models: | 2002-2003 Saturn VUE Vehicles -- Built Prior To and Including
VIN Breakpoint 3S903335 |
| 2003 Saturn ION Vehicles -- Built Prior To
and Including VIN Breakpoint 3Z204993 |
| with Manual Transmission (RPO M86) |
| Attention: | Fixed Operations Manager, Parts Manager, and Technician |
Purpose
Design changes have been made during the 2003 model year production to the shift
control housing select and shift cables for improved shift operation and feel. The
changes include a physical design change to the shift control housing (1) and shift
cable (2) connection points. When replacing manual transmission assemblies (4) in
vehicles built prior to the VIN breakpoints listed above, the original shift control
housing (1) and shift lever cable bracket (3) must be removed and installed onto the
replacement transmission. Refer to the Shift Control Assembly Replacement procedures
in the applicable Service Manual.
