Document ID# 881409
1998 Saturn SL2/SC2/SW2
 

Manual Shift Shaft Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 863629  Size: SH
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  1. Remove the valvebody cover and the valvebody. Refer to Control Valve Body Assembly Removal .
  2. Notice

    If manual shift shaft is rotated excessively, internal damage to the transaxle range switch may occur.

  3. Prevent the manual shift shaft from rotating by holding the control lever.
  4. Important

    When removing the inner nut, take care not to drop the nut into the transaxle. Place a rag under the nut to catch it, if it is accidently dropped.


    Object Number: 864854  Size: SH
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  5. Remove the manual shift shaft assembly inner nut, manual valve link, park pawl lever, and manual detent lever.

  6. Object Number: 864676  Size: SH
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  7. Remove the two transaxle range switch bolts and disconnect the electrical connectors.
  8. Slide the transaxle range switch and the manual shift shaft assembly out of the transaxle case.

  9. Object Number: 864858  Size: SH
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  10. Place the manual shift shaft assembly in a soft jaw vise and remove the outer lever nut, lever, and transaxle range switch.
Installation Procedure

    Notice

    Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.


    Object Number: 864676  Size: SH
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  1. Place the manual shift shaft assembly in a soft jaw vise and install the transaxle range switch, control lever, and control lever nut.
  2. Tighten

    Tighten the transaxle control lever-to-manual detent shaft nut to 12 N·m (9 lb ft).

  3. Slide the manual shift shaft assembly into the transaxle case.

  4. Object Number: 864854  Size: SH
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  5. Install the manual detent lever, manual valve link, and park pawl lever.
  6. With a pair of pliers, hold the control lever to prevent the manual detent lever shaft from turning, and install the manual detent lever shaft inner nut.
  7. Notice

    If manual shift shaft is rotated excessively, internal damage to the transaxle range switch may occur.

    Important

    When installing the inner nut, take care not to drop the nut into the transaxle. Place a rag under the nut to catch it, if it is accidently dropped.

  8. Prevent the manual shift shaft from rotating by holding the control lever, and install the manual shift shaft inner nut.
  9. Tighten

    Tighten the manual detent lever-to-manual detent shaft nut to 12 N·m (9 lb ft).

  10. Install neutral safety/selector switch bolts, connect the electrical connectors, and follow the transaxle range switch adjustment procedures located in this manual.

  11. Object Number: 863629  Size: SH
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  12. Install valvebody. Refer to Control Valve Body Assembly Removal .

  Document ID# 881409
1998 Saturn SL2/SC2/SW2