Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: 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.
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.
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Removal Procedure
Remove the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement.
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Disconnect the shift lever and selector cable ends (1)
from the transmission s ...
Other materials:
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/Description
EL–50334–20
Multi-Media Interface Tester (MIT)
EL–50334–50
USB Cable and Adapter Kit
EL-48028
Digital Radio Test ...
Rear Side Door Trim Replacement (Sedan)
Rear Side Door Trim Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Side Door Inside Handle Bolt Cap
2
Rear Side Door Inside Handle Fastener
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Proce ...
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot ...
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