GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 38541  Size: SH
  1. Clean all the cover parts with appropriate solvent. Air dry all the parts.
  2. Inspect the cover parts for the following conditions: Refer to Transmission Component Location .
  3. • A worn or damaged shift shaft
    • Smooth movement of the shift shaft in the cover bores
    • Cracks
    • Worn or missing shift fork inserts
    • Unusual wear or damage
    • Burrs or nicks
  4. Inspect the selector plates control surfaces.

  5. Object Number: 38543  Size: SH
  6. Examine the shift forks and the synchronizer sleeve mating surfaces.
  7. Replace worn or damaged cover parts.
  8. Replace a burred or nicked part that cannot be reconditioned by hand. Use a soft stone or crocus cloth.
  9. Inspect the machined mating surfaces for flatness. Check the mating surfaces with a straight edge.