Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Transmission/Transaxle / Manual / General / Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.

Lift upward and disengage (do not remove) both cable lock adjusters (1) to release the internal cable assembly, one for each side.

Block the shift control housing, push the selector lever (2) backwards and push (arrow) the blocking device (1) towards the shift control housing.

Note:

The hole of the transmission gear control (2) must be aligned to the hole in the base so the pin (1) can pass thru both. The transmission gear control will be locked in the 1? neutral position.

lock the position of the shift control lever by rotating the reverse lockout device with the following instructions:

Push down on tab (1) and pull up on device (2) to release from installed position.
Rotate device 180 degrees so tab (1) is in the rear of the shift control assembly.
Secure integral pins (4) in holes located on shifter base by pushing down device (2).

Secure adjuster locks (3) by pushing down until locked. One for each cable.

Note:

During this procedure DO NOT touch or preload the fixed shift lever as this may cause mis-adjustment to the shift system.

Reposition the reverse lockout device with the following instructions:

Push down on tab (1) and pull up on device (2) to release from installed position.
Rotate device (2) 180 degrees so tab (1) is in the front of the shift control assembly.
Push downward on the reverse lockout device (2) until tab (1) snaps into detent.

Note:

When unblocking the blocking device (1) a defined snap noise should be audible, a snap effect should be felt.

Unblock the shift control housing, push slightly the selector lever (2) backwards and pull (arrow) the blocking device away from the shift control housing.
Install the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
Verify correct operation of the transmission control assembly.

Manual Transmission Shift Lever Cable Adjustment

Special Tools DT-527-A Adjuster or 5mm drill bit For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Note: Not using the specified tools may lead to shift system mis-adjustment. ...

Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement. \i Disconnect the shift lever and selector cable ends (1) from the transmission s ...

Other materials:

Wireless Communication Interface Antenna Replacement
Wireless Communication Interface Antenna Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the communication interface module. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement 1 ...

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
Removal Procedure Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Inst ...

Manual Shift Detent Lever with Shaft Position Switch Assembly Replacement
Special Tools DT-41229 Manual Shaft Pin Installer DT-48550 Detent Lever Pin Remover For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) from the transmission manual shi ...

0.0063