Gearshift Lever and Boot - Revised Removal Procedure
89Pontiac24Bulletin Number: 90-7-11
Reference Number: 937204R
Publish Date: 11/89
Subject: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - SECTION 7B1 MANUAL TRANSAXLE GEARSHIFT LEVER AND BOOT (REVISED PROCEDURE)
Models
Affected: 1988-90 LEMANS
Figure 1 - Removing Gearshift Lever:
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - SECTION 7B
This bulletin supersedes the "Gear Shift Lever" Removal/Installation procedure found on page 7B1-11 in the 1989 Pontiac LeMans Service Manual.
GEARSHIFT LEVER
Remove or Disconnect
1. Battery negative (-) cable.
* Position lever in neutral.
2. Base of gearshift lever boot from console by pulling up.
Rotate lever-stop bracket (204) off of the gearshift lever toward the left. (Figure 1)
3. Retaining pin connecting shift linkage pivot to lever; pull toward the rear of the vehicle.
4. Gearshift lever from vehicle.
Install or Connect
1. Gearshift lever to console, installing retaining pin to lever pivot.
* Rotate lever-stop bracket up and fasten to lever.
2. Base of boot into console, securing it under the boot retaining lip on the console top.
3. Battery negative (-) cable.
GEARSHIFT LEVER BOOT
Remove or Disconnect
1. Base of gearshift lever boot from console by pulling up.
2. Gearshift lever from console. Refer to "Gearshift Lever" in this bulletin.
3. Boot from gearshift lever. Slide boot off the bottom of the lever.
Install or Connect
1. Gearshift lever boot to gearshift lever.
2. Gearshift lever to console. Refer to "Gearshift Lever" in this bulletin.
3. Boot base into console, securing it under the boot retaining lip on the console top.
4. Battery negative (-) cable.
Clean
* Any dirt or grease which may have rubbed on the gearshift lever or boot during the procedure.