Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: 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.
- Remove the floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
- Lift upward and disengage (do not remove) cable lock adjuster (1)
to release the internal cable assembly, one for each cable.
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 transmission gear control with DT-527-A pin (1)
or 5mm drill bit.
- Lock the position of the shifter 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 in holes located on shifter base
by pushing down device (2) until seated.
- 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.
- Remove the DT-527-A lock pin or drill bit from the transmission
gear control.
- Install the floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
- Verify correct operation of the transmission control assembly.
Special Tools
69604356 Gear Pullers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Remove the 1st gear thrust washer (1) and the 1st gear (2)
using 69604356 pull ...
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 asse ...
Other materials:
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