GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars

Removal Procedure

For gear shift lever case components, refer to

Gearshift Lever Case Components (Four-Wheel Drive Models)


Object Number: 168628  Size: LF
(781)Gearshift Lever Case
(782)Gearshift Shaft
(785)Reverse Gearshift Limit Yoke
(786)Gearshift Lever
(787)Gearshift Arm
(788)Gearshift Limit Spring
(792)Reverse Gearshift Limit Bolt
(793)Gearshift Lever Case Seat
(794)Lever Locating Bolt
(795)Select Guide Pin
(795)Select Guide Pin
(796)Select Return Spring
(796)Select Return Spring
(797)Select Return Spring Bolt
(797)Select Return Spring Bolt
(798)Gearshift Lever Case Plug
(799)Roll Pin
(799)Roll Pin
(799)Roll Pin
(799)Roll Pin
(7020)Gearshift Control Lever Bushing
(7023)Gearshift Lever Case Plate
(7024)Gearshift Lever Case Plate Screw
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    Object Number: 211807  Size: SH
  1. Remove one inner and outer roll pin (9) and the gearshift arm (8) from the gearshift shaft (14).

  2. Object Number: 211807  Size: SH
  3. Remove the gearshift control lever bushing (7) from the gearshift arm (8).
  4. Remove the one roll pin (9) from the gearshift shaft (14) releasing tension on the gearshift limit spring (12).

  5. Object Number: 211807  Size: SH
  6. Remove the one inner and outer roll pin (9) from the gearshift lever (13).
  7. Remove the one roll pin (9) from the reverse gearshift limit yoke (11).
  8. Unstake the gearshift lever case plug (15).

  9. Object Number: 168723  Size: SH
  10. Remove the gearshift lever case plug (11) from the gearshift lever case (1).

  11. Object Number: 211807  Size: SH

    Important: The gearshift lever case contains an inner and outer select return spring on the left side only. The right side contains a single select return spring. Note the location of these springs to ensure correct assembly.

  12. Remove the gearshift shaft (14) from the gearshift lever case (1) while simultaneously removing the gearshift lever (13), gearshift reverse gearshift limit yoke (11) and the gearshift limit spring (12) from the gearshift shaft (14).
  13. Remove the reverse gearshift limit bolt (16) from the gearshift lever case (1).
  14. Remove the following items from the gearshift lever case (1):
  15. • The two select return spring bolts (2)
    • The three select return springs (3)
    • The two select guide pins (4)
  16. Remove the following items from the gearshift lever case (1):
  17. • The two lever locating bolts (5)
    • The two lever locating washers

    Object Number: 154822  Size: SH
  18. Remove the gearshift lever case seat (3) from the gearshift lever case (1).
  19. Clean all of the components thoroughly with solvent and air dry.
  20. Inspect the gearshift shaft (12) by inserting into the gearshift lever case (1) and working back and forth while feeling for any binding. If the gearshift shaft (12) does not move freely in and out of the gearshift lever case, replace the gearshift lever case and the gearshift shaft.
  21. Inspect the gearshift lever (8), the reverse gearshift limit yoke (10) and the gearshift arm for smooth fit and movement on the gearshift shaft (12). If any of the above components bind on the gearshift shaft (12), replace the gearshift shaft, the gearshift lever, the reverse gearshift limit yoke and the gearshift arm.
  22. Inspect the gearshift limit spring for weakness or distortion. Replace as necessary.
  23. Inspect the gearshift control lever bushing for excessive wear. Replace as necessary.
  24. Inspect the gearshift lever case seat for excessive wear. Replace as necessary.