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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 194 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 5AT - INTRODUCTION & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH INSTALLATION
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch Installation

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch Installation
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    Fig 1: Transaxle In Neutral Position
    GM1206297Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Using an adjustable wrench, turn the manual shift shaft lever (932) counterclockwise until the transaxle is in the PARK position. Park can be felt by the stronger detent.
  2. Once in the PARK position, rotate the manual shift shaft lever (932) clockwise 2 clicks. The transaxle should now be in the NEUTRAL position.
    3. Fig 2: Control Shaft Hole, Positioning Line & PNP Switch
    GM1347239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Place the internal part of the park/neutral position (PNP) switch (42) to the NEUTRAL position.

    The PNP switch will click in the NEUTRAL position, and the control shaft hole (1) will align with the positioning line (2) as shown in the insert.

    4. Fig 3: Park/Neutral Position Switch & Control Shaft Hole
    GM1203355Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the PNP switch (42) through the manual shift shaft (932).
  5. Install 2 PNP M6 x 1.0 x 16 mm bolts (44) finger tight into the transmission case (31).
    6. Fig 4: Park/Neutral Position Switch, Manual Shift Shaft & Lock Washer
    GM1203354Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install a new PNP switch shaft washer (43) over the manual shift shaft (932).
  7. Align the indicator/pointer (1) of the PNP switch shaft washer (43) with the positioning line (2) on the PNP switch (42).
  8. Install the PNP switch shaft lock nut (46) on the manual shift shaft (932) and hand tighten.
    9. Fig 5: Tightening Lock Nut & Flanged Bolt/Screws
    GM1206298Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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