45. Manual Shift Shaft, Detent Lever, and Park Lock Installation

2005 Pontiac Sunfire L4-2.2L VIN FSECTION 45. Manual Shift Shaft, Detent Lever, and Park Lock Installation


Manual Shift Shaft, Detent Lever, and Park Lock Installation

^ Tools Required
- J 41229 Manual Shaft to Case Pin Installer





1. Install a new manual shaft seal (809) into the case (51). Use a 13 mm socket.





2. With the manual valve to detent lever link (802) and the parking lock actuator assembly (807) attached, install the manual shaft and detent lever assembly (806) into the case.
3. Ensure that the parking lock actuator rod is correctly positioned into the actuator guide.





4. Notice: Use J 41229 to install the manual shaft pin at the correct height in order to properly secure the manual shaft. If you install the pin too deep, the case bore may crack.

Install the manual shaft pin (803) into the case. Use the J 41229.
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