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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 537 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION -- TREMEC 6-SPEED)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHIFT CONTROL SHIFT CLOSEOUT BOOT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Shift Control Closeout Boot, Retaining Nuts & Shift Control Assembly
    GM71523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the shift control closeout boot.

    Check that the closeout boot fully seats to the shift control lever seal and the base of the shift control assembly (1).

    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the shift control closeout boot retaining nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the shift control closeout boot retaining nuts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    3. Fig 2: Shift Control Boot, Shift Control Lever & IP Accessory Trim Plate
    GM71519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  4. Install the shift control boot over the shift control lever.
    5. Fig 3: Locking The Boot Retaining Tabs
    GM180589Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Align the shift control boot to the IP accessory trim plate opening, then press to lock the boot retaining tabs.
  6. Adjust the shape of the boot for appearance, if necessary.
    7. Fig 4: Removing Gear Shift Knob
    GM71520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Screw the shift control knob onto the shift control lever until the knob bottoms out.
    8. Fig 5: Shift Control Knob Retainer, Shift Control Knob Button
    GM71521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Unscrew the shift control knob just enough to align the retainer slot with the slot on the shift control lever.
  9. Install the shift control knob retainer (1) into the slots and seat fully.
  10. Install the shift control knob button.
  11. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
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