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Transmission Control Replacement




Transmission Control Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the transmission control lever knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement.
2. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Left Hand Drive) Front Floor Console Replacement (Left Hand Drive)Front Floor Console Replacement (Right Hand Drive) Front Floor Console Replacement (Right Hand Drive).
3. Remove the manual transmission control mount plate assembly. Refer to Transmission Control Mount Plate Replacement Transmission Control Mount Plate Replacement.
4. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (LSA-Coupe) Service and RepairExhaust System Replacement (LSA-Sedan/Wagon) Service and RepairExhaust System Replacement (LFX/LFW-Sedan/Wagon) Service and RepairExhaust System Replacement (LFX/LFW-Coupe) Service and RepairExhaust System Replacement (Single Exhaust) Service and Repair.
5. Disconnect the front and rear propeller shafts from the transmission and position out of the way. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement Service and Repair and Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (RPO LSA) .
6. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
7. Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement (Manual except CTS-V) Transmission Support Replacement (Automatic RWD except CTS-V) Transmission Support Replacement (Automatic CTS-V) Transmission Support Replacement (Manual CTS-V) Transmission Support Replacement (Automatic AWD) .
8. Lower the rear of the transmission in order to gain access to the top of the transmission.




9. Using a flat-blade tool, release the left and right side shift control rod pin retainers (1, 3).
10. Using a flat-blade tool, release the center shift control rod pin retainer (2).




11. Remove the left and right side shift control rod pins (1, 3).
12. Remove the center shift control rod pin (2).
13. Remove the manual transmission control assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the manual transmission control assembly to the vehicle.




2. Install the center shift control rod pin (2).
3. Install the left and right side shift control rod pins (1, 3).




4. Install the center shift control rod pin retainer (2).
5. Rotate the left and right side shift control rod pins (1, 2) in order to lock the retainers into place on the transmission.
6. Raise the transmission.
7. Install the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement (Manual except CTS-V) Transmission Support Replacement (Automatic RWD except CTS-V) Transmission Support Replacement (Automatic CTS-V) Transmission Support Replacement (Manual CTS-V) Transmission Support Replacement (Automatic AWD) .
8. Remove the jack supporting the transmission.
9. Install the propeller shafts. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement Service and Repair and Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (RPO LSA) .
10. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (LSA-Coupe) Service and RepairExhaust System Replacement (LSA-Sedan/Wagon) Service and RepairExhaust System Replacement (LFX/LFW-Sedan/Wagon) Service and RepairExhaust System Replacement (LFX/LFW-Coupe) Service and RepairExhaust System Replacement (Single Exhaust) Service and Repair.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Install the manual transmission control mount plate assembly. Refer to Transmission Control Mount Plate Replacement Transmission Control Mount Plate Replacement.
13. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Left Hand Drive) Front Floor Console Replacement (Left Hand Drive)Front Floor Console Replacement (Right Hand Drive) Front Floor Console Replacement (Right Hand Drive).
14. Install the transmission control lever knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement.