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M/T - No Reverse Gear Engagement

88pontiac02
Bulletin Number: 88-7-21
Reference Number: 837202

Publish Date: 3/88
Subject: NO REVERSE GEAR ENGAGEMENT


Models

Affected: 1988 LEMANS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION

FIGURE 1:




Some of the subject vehicles may exhibit a condition of "no reverse gear engagement"..

This condition may be the result of insufficient clamping force of the "tube to rod" clamp (See Figure 1) caused by an interference condition at the clamp.

The repair action is to replace the clamp, tube front to rod, P/N 90217840 and reinstall bolt and washer.

Re-adjust shift linkage and tighten clamp following service manual procedures.
Labor Operation Number: T1276

Labor Time : .5 Hour