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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1987FIRENZA S, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONMANUAL TRANSSERVICING - M/TADJUSTMENTSSHIFT CABLEMUNCIE 76MM 4-SPEED (TRANSAXLE)
1987 Oldsmobile Firenza S, 2.0 K, Standard
Muncie 76mm 4-Speed (Transaxle)
1987 Oldsmobile Firenza S, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Muncie 76mm 4-Speed (Transaxle)
- Place transaxle into 1st gear before making adjustments. Remove shifter boot and retainer. Install 2 pins (No. 22 drill bits or 5/32" pins) into alignment holes in shifter control assembly. This will secure assembly in 1st position. See Fig 1 .
- Attach 2 shift cables to control assembly, using studs with pin retainers. Be sure cables are properly routed and operate freely.
- Manually place transaxle into 1st gear by pushing rail selector shaft inward (down) until inhibitor spring resistance is first felt. Rotate shift lever fully clockwise.
- Install stud of cable into slotted area in shift lever. Install stud of cable into slotted hole of select lever to remove lash. See Fig 1 . Tighten nuts on studs.
- Remove 2 drill bits or pins from control assembly and road test vehicle. Check for proper shifting. Adjust cable position as necessary after road testing.
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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.