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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012COLORADO 4WD L5-3.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINMANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESHIFT LINKAGESERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD L5-3.7L
Shift Linkage: Service and Repair
2012 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD L5-3.7LSECTION Service and Repair
Control Lever and/or Boot Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Assembly Replacement (w/o D06) Aisin AR5 - Maunal TransmissionShift Lever Assembly Replacement (D06) Aisin AR5 - Manual Transmission.
2. Remove the console (w/o D06 only). Refer to Console Replacement (Large w/Manual or Auto Transmission) Console Replacement (Large w/Manual or Auto Transmission)Console Replacement (Small w/Manual Transmission) Console Replacement (Small w/Manual Transmission).
3. Remove the control lever boot screws.
4. Tilt and remove the control lever boot from the control lever.
5. Shift the transmission into neutral (N).
6. Remove the control lever housing assembly bolts.
7. Remove the control lever housing assembly and gasket.
8. Mask off the control lever housing opening, in order to prevent foreign objects from entering the transmission.
9. Disassemble the control lever housing if necessary. Refer to Shift Control Housing Disassemble 5. Shift Control Housing Disassemble.
Installation Procedure
1. Assemble the control lever housing if previously disassembled. Refer to Shift Control Housing Assemble 18. Shift Control Housing Assemble.
2. Remove the masking from the control lever opening and ensure the sealing surface is clean and dry.
3. Place the control lever gasket on to the transmission.
4. Position the control lever housing assembly to the control lever assembly opening, aligning the bushing with the internal shift control lever.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
5. Install the control lever housing assembly bolts and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
6. Slide the boot into position over the control lever.
Note: Ensure the carpet is not between the boot and the floor panel.
7. Tilt the boot in order to seat to the floor.
8. Install the control lever boot screws and tighten to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).
9. Install the console (w/o D06 only). Refer to Console Replacement (Large w/Manual or Auto Transmission) Console Replacement (Large w/Manual or Auto Transmission)Console Replacement (Small w/Manual Transmission) Console Replacement (Small w/Manual Transmission).
10. Install the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Assembly Replacement (w/o D06) Aisin AR5 - Maunal TransmissionShift Lever Assembly Replacement (D06) Aisin AR5 - Manual Transmission.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.