83mm 4-Speed Overdrive (Corvette)

1984 Pontiac Fiero Base, Standard, MY8SECTION 83mm 4-Speed Overdrive (Corvette)
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove left seat. If equipped with power seats, remove electrical leads. Remove shift knob, console cover and shifter cover.
  2. Lift up adjuster locking tab on top of transmission tunnel to release cable. Position steering column lock lever in lock position. Shift transmission into reverse gear.
  3. Insert a .060" (1.5 mm) gauge against the lever stop and pull reverse lever until reverse pawl contacts gauge. Push down on adjusting tab to set cable. Remove gauge and pull back on shifter lever. Check that reverse pawl hits stop and locks shifter in reverse.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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