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Installation Procedure (Using Old Switch)

  1. Make sure the transaxle manual shaft is in the Neutral position.
  2. Align the flats on the transaxle shift shaft with the flats on the transaxle range switch and install the switch.
  3. Loosely install the transaxle range switch bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Transaxle Range Switch & Mounting Bolts
    GM893832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Insert the J 41545  as shown and rotate the switch until the tool drops onto position.
    Fig 2: Identifying J 41545
    GM893833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTIC in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Tighten the transaxle range switch bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the range switch bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  6. Remove the alignment tool.
  7. Install the transaxle range switch lever and nut

    Tighten:  Tighten the transaxle range switch lever retaining nut to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Transaxle Range Switch Lever & Nut
    GM893829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: After adjusting the switch, verify the engine only starts in Park or Neutral. If the engine starts in any other position, adjust the switch.
  8. Connect the transaxle range switch electrical connectors.
  9. Install the shift control cable to transaxle range switch lever and verify proper operation.
    Fig 4: Identifying Automatic Transmission Cable & Selector Lever
    GM893831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the shift control cable to transaxle range switch lever and verify proper operation.