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Selector Lever: Disassembly

NOTE: Use a vise with vise jaw protectors for all work to be done in the vise.
  1. Disconnect the connector.
    • Push in the retaining tab.
    Fig 1: Locating Retaining Tab
    G02165013
  2. Pull the cables out of the connector.
    1. Pull the cable retainer out of the connector.
    2. Disconnect each cable and pull it out.
    Fig 2: Pulling Cables Out Of Connector
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  3. Remove the selector lever knob.
    1. Remove the screw and pull off the selector lever knob.
      NOTE: Install a pull through wire for assembly.
    2. Carefully remove the O/D switch and wiring.
    Fig 3: Removing Selector Lever Knob
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  4. Remove the cover.
    1. Remove the lamp.
    2. Lift off the shifter cover.
    Fig 4: Removing Cover
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  5. Remove the park position switch and selector lever detent spring.
    Fig 5: Removing Park Position Switch & Selector Lever Detent Spring
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  6. Remove the solenoid switch and the upper part of the body.
    Fig 6: Removing Solenoid Switch & Upper Part Of Body
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  7. Remove the selector lever.
    NOTE: Removal direction of the pivot pin.
    • Drive out the pivot pin.
    • Pull out the selector lever.
    Fig 7: Driving Out Pivot Pin & Pulling Out Selector Lever
    G02165019
  8. Remove the spring.
    1. Secure the spring.
    2. Drive out the retaining pin.
    • Pull out the plunger and spring.
    • Pull off the sleeve.
    Fig 8: Securing Spring & Driving Out Retaining Pin
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