Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

6L50/6L80/6L90 - Automatic Transmission



Shift Control Linkage Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Position the shift lever in PARK.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .




3. Remove the shift control linkage rod retaining bolt.
4. Disconnect the shift control linkage rod from the shift control assembly (1).




5. Remove the manual shift shaft retaining nut (3).
6. Remove the shift control linkage (1) from the transmission selector shaft (2).



Installation Procedure





1. Install the shift control linkage (1) to the transmission selector shaft (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install the manual shift shaft retaining nut (3).

Tighten the manual shift shaft retaining nut to 9 N.m (80 lb. in).





3. Connect the shift control linkage rod to the shift control assembly (1).
4. Install the shift control linkage rod retaining bolt.
5. Adjust the shift control linkage. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Adjustment (5L40-E/5L50-E - Automatic Transmission) .
6. Lower the vehicle.