A/T - Shift Lever Rattles On Steering Column

GMC NUMBER: 92-7A-119

GROUP: 7A Automatic Transmission

DATE: August 1992

CORPORATE NUMBER: 267103R

SUBJECT:
SHIFT LEVER RATTLES ON STEERING COLUMN (INSTALL REDESIGNED SHIFT LEVER)

MODELS:
1990-92 WL VANS WITH 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (RPO MXO)

Some owners of 1990-92 M/L vans with a four speed automatic transmission (RPO MXO) may comment about the shift lever on the steering column rattling and/or having greater than desired movement while driving.

The rattling condition and/or additional movement in the shift lever may be caused by the bushing not fitting correctly in the shift lever hole where the retaining pin goes through the assembly on the steering column.

This condition may be corrected by replacing the current shift lever assembly with a redesigned shift lever (P/N 15692370 without tilt wheel or P/N 15692371 with tilt wheel) which has a new style bushing in it.

SERVICE PROCEDURE





1. Remove the pivot pin (Figure 1, "30") from the bowl assembly.

2. Remove the shift lever (Figure 1, "23") from the bowl assembly. Be careful not to lose spring (Figure 1, "31"), or bushing (Figure 1, "29").

3. Install the redesigned shift lever (P/N 15692370 without tilt wheel or P/N 15692371 with tilt wheel) (Figure 1, "23") on the steering column.

4. Install the pivot pin (Figure 1, "30").

5. Check all positions for positive engagement of the shift gate.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION

Parts are available. In case of limited inventory, parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP surcharges. Only verifiable emergency orders will be accepted. GMSPO will make every effort to obtain pads. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at the dealer's expense and all other order types will be placed on backorder until the 400 control is removed.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labor Operation:
K5120

Labor Time:
0.2 hrs.