Shifter A/T: Service and Repair

Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the center console.




2. Remove the shift control shaft trim by sliding it downward on the shift control assembly shaft.
3. Remove the shift knob setscrew and raise the shift knob off of the shift control assembly shaft.
4. Disconnect the shift knob electrical connector.
5. Remove the shift knob wiring harness from the retaining tabs on the shift control assembly.




6. Remove the shift knob and shift control shaft trim as an assembly and then remove the knob wiring from the shift control shaft trim.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the new shift knob wiring through the shift control shaft trim and reinstall the shift knob and trim as an assembly.
2. Install the shift knob wiring harness in the retaining tabs on the shift control assembly.
3. Connect the shift knob electrical connector.
4. Clean the shift knob setscrew with a wire brush, and apply thread locking compound LOCTITE(R) 242 (GM P/N 12345382) or equivalent to the setscrew.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

5. Install the shift knob on the shift control shaft and reinstall the setscrew.

Tighten the shift knob setscrew to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

6. Install the shift control shaft trim by pushing up until it snaps onto the lower portion of the shift knob.
7. Install the center console.