Shift Control Lever and Selector Control Lever Position/Rotation Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Shift Control Lever and Selector Control Lever Position/Rotation Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Β  Non-weighted shift arm Weighted shift arm
Neutral Any Position Middle Position
1st Gear Clockwise - 10 degrees Counter Clockwise - 25 degrees
2nd Gear Clockwise - 10 degrees Clockwise - 25 degrees
3rd Gear Middle/Neutral Position Counter Clockwise - 25 degrees
4th Gear Middle/Neutral Position Clockwise - 25 degrees
5th Gear Counter Clockwise - 10 degrees Counter Clockwise - 25 degrees
Reverse Counter Clockwise - 20 degrees Clockwise - 25 degrees
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