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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Shifter Boot - 5-Speed Transaxles
    GM895322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Pull up the control lever boot to disengage from the console.
    2. Fig 2: Securing Shift Lever Using Punch
    GM895436Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Move the shift lever to the 5th/Reverse gate and use a 3/8 in. punch to hold in place.
    3. Fig 3: Separating AIR Hose From AIR Tube
    GM893363Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Note the original position of the AIR components.
  3. Remove the clamp from the AIR hose behind the cooling fan.
  4. Separate the AIR tube from the hose and push the tube back towards the transaxle.
    5. Fig 4: Removing Power Steering Line Hose Clip
    GM893366Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the hose clip holding the 2 power steering lines together.
    6. Fig 5: View Of Spring Loaded Locking Pin/Hole Plug
    GM895339Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Lock the transaxle shift control shaft in the 5th/Reverse gate. There is a hole on top of the transaxle that will have either a spring loaded locking pin or a hole plug.
    • If the hole has a spring loaded locking pin, depress the pin to lock transaxle shift control shaft in the 5th/Reverse gate.
    • If the hole has a plug in it, remove the plug and insert the 87-92-335  in the hole to lock the transaxle shift control shaft in the 5th/Reverse gate. See Special Tools and Equipment . If the plug is not damage, it can be reused.
    7. Fig 6: Locating Control Assembly Rod Pinch Bolt
    GM895332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Loosen the pinch bolt securing the control assembly rod to control shaft lever assembly.
    8. Fig 7: Removing Control Shaft Lever To Shift Control Shaft Retaining Pin
    GM895346Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: The control shaft lever retaining pin has a spring loaded locking feature securing the pin in place. If this spring is not depressed before attempting to remove the pin, damage to the pin will result.
  8. Remove the pin retaining control shaft lever to shift control shaft of the transaxle.
  9. Remove the retaining clips holding the control shaft lever assembly to transaxle and frame assembly brackets.
  10. Remove the control shaft lever assembly by pulling straight up off of the pivot pins.
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