GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Adjustment Procedure

  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement for the 3.9L engine.
  2. Place the gear shift lever in the neutral position.

  3. Object Number: 1581372  Size: SH
  4. Lift the selector shaft enough to insert a #11 drill bit (1) or equivalent into the transaxle shift alignment holes.

  5. Object Number: 1617434  Size: SH
  6. Lift up on the cable retainers using a hook type tool.

  7. Object Number: 1581374  Size: SH
  8. Insert two #22 drill bits (1) or equivalent into the shift control assembly alignment holes.

  9. Object Number: 1617433  Size: SH
  10. Press and lock the shift cable retainers.

  11. Object Number: 1581372  Size: SH
  12. Remove the #11 drill bit (1) from the transaxle selector shaft alignment holes.
  13. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement for the 3.9L engine.

  14. Object Number: 1581374  Size: SH
  15. Remove the two #22 drill bits (1) from the shift control assembly alignment holes.
  16. Test the shift lever for proper operation and correct gear engagement.