Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Manual Transmission Shift Lever Cable Adjustment

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Transmission/Transaxle / Transmission Shifter Mechanism / 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.

Transmission Shifter Mechanism

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Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

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