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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER, 4.8L ENG VIN AREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 624 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION - ZF S6-650)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCONTROL LEVER AND/OR BOOT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2012 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger, 4.8L Eng VIN A

Installation Procedure

2012 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger, 4.8L Eng VIN ASECTION Installation Procedure

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Install the control lever insulator, if removed.
Install the control lever boot to the control lever, if removed.

Fig 1: Installing Control Lever Boot & Insulator
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the control lever.
If alignment of the control lever is necessary, or if the shift lever assembly was replaced perform the following:
1. 4.2. The nut must be seated at the bottom of the thread runout on the shift lever.
2. 4.2. Seat the control lever against the shift lever assembly adjustment nut.
3. 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.

Fig 2: Installing Control Lever
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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.