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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 303 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 4L60-E/4L65-E (INTRODUCTION, SERVICE & REPLACEMENT))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFLOOR SHIFT CONTROL REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Shift Control Cable & Floor Shift Control Arm Stud
    GM190947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Shift the floor shift control into FIRST.
    2. IMPORTANT: Be sure to position the floor shift control as LOW as possible, the shift control cable rod end guide tubes are EXTREMELY INFLEXIBLE and capable of only a SLIGHT bend.
  2. Lower the floor shift control into position.

    BE SURE the floor shift control remains in FIRST.

  3. Align the shift control cable end to the floor shift control arm stud.
    4. IMPORTANT: Use care to not suddenly jerk either the shift control cable or the floor shift control during assembly, the shift control cable rod end guide tubes are EXTREMELY INFLEXIBLE and capable of only a SLIGHT bend.
  4. Position a large pry bar along the side of the driveline support assembly and use as an aid to secure the shift control cable end clip to the floor shift control arm stud.
  5. Seat the floor shift control to the driveline tunnel.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the nuts retaining the floor shift control to the driveline tunnel.

    Tighten:  Tighten the floor shift control retaining nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  7. Verify that the floor shift control and the shift control cable are operating smoothly:
    1. Shift from FIRST to SECOND, then DRIVE and so on; pause for 1 second in each detent position.

      Take note of an audible sound from the transmission shift lever each time a shift detent is selected.

    2. Shift from PARK directly to FIRST.
    3. Repeat steps 7.1 and 7.2 an additional 2 times.
    4. If any binding is felt during this check, or if no audible sound was produced from the transmission shift lever, remove the floor shift control and inspect the floor shift control and the shift control cable for damage (at either end of the cable).
  8. Shift the floor shift control into PARK.
    9. Fig 2: Park/Lock Cable & Shift Control Pivot Arm Stud
    GM71437Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the park/lock cable to the floor shift control pivot arm stud.

    Align the cable onto the arm stud then pull forward to lock.

    10. Fig 3: Park/Lock Cable & Shift Control Slot
    GM71438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Insert the park/lock cable into the slot on the floor shift control.

    Be sure the cable retaining tab locks into place.

    11. Fig 4: Floor Shift Control Electrical Connector & I/P Wiring Harness Retaining Clip
    GM73236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Connect the I/P wiring harness retaining clip to the shift control.
  12. Connect the shift control electrical connector.
  13. Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  14. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    15. IMPORTANT: Prior to restoring battery power, check to be certain that the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch.
  15. Connect the negative battery cable.

    Tighten:  Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  16. Program the transmitters.
  17. Unblock the wheels.
  18. Release the parking brake.
    19. CAUTION: Refer to Road Test Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  19. Test drive the vehicle in an area with little traffic; ensure that the transmission will shift smoothly into, and maintain each detent position.
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