Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- Install the shift control assembly to the transmission shift rod clamp.
- Lower the shifter into position and insert the locator into the shifter bracket on the side of the driveline support assembly.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the shift control mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the shift control mounting bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the transmission shift rod clamp bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the transmission shift rod clamp bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Lift to release the shift control neutral lock pin.
- Install the shift control closeout boot.
Check that the closeout boot fully seats to the shift control lever seal and the base of the shift control assembly (1).
- Install the shift control closeout boot retaining nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the shift control closeout boot retaining nuts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Install the shift control boot over the shift control lever.
- Align the shift control boot to the IP accessory trim plate opening, then press to lock the boot retaining tabs.
- Adjust the shape of the boot for appearance, if necessary.
- Screw the shift control knob onto the shift control lever until the knob bottoms out.
- Unscrew the shift control knob just enough to align the retainer slot with the slot on the shift control lever.
- Install the shift control knob retainer (1) into the slots and seat fully.
- Install the shift control knob button.
- Install the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
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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.