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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000CAB & CHASSIS C2500, 6.5 F, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 775 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION - NV 4500)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCONTROL LEVER AND/OR BOOT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2000 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis C2500, 6.5 F, Automatic
Installation Procedure
2000 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis C2500, 6.5 F, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the control lever Insulator, if removed.
- Install the control lever boot to the control lever, if removed.
- Install the control lever.
- If alignment of the control lever is necessary, or if the shift lever assembly was replaced perform the following:
- 4.1. The nut must be seated at the bottom of the thread runout on the shift lever.
- 4.2. Seat the control lever against the shift lever assembly adjustment nut.
- 4.3. Back the control lever off the nut in order to align the index mark on the control lever perpendicular to the edge of the control lever boot retainer.
- Ensure that the index mark is located on the passenger side and that the shift pattern is aligned parallel to the vehicle centerline or rotated no more than 6 degrees clockwise.
- Hold the control lever and tighten the shift lever assembly nut against the control lever. Tighten the shift lever assembly nut to 37 N.m (27 lb ft).
- Seat the control lever boot to the floor.
- Install the control lever boot screws, if removed. Tighten the control boot screws to 1.6 N.m (14 lb in).
- Install the control lever boot retainer, if removed.
- Install the control lever boot retainer, if removed.
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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.