A/T - Shift Lever Hard to Move When Cold

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Models


1988-89 BC With Automatic Transaxle


Subject


Shift Lever Hard To Move At Low Ambient Temperatures


Index


TRANSMISSION


Date

December 23, 1988

No.


21-56-88

P-5373 C21-01-9)
BODY CODE LEGEND

BC - EAGLE MEDALLION


SYMPTOM/CDNDITION

Some 1988-89 Medallions may require a higher than normal effort to shift the transmission lever through all ranges at low ambient temperatures. This condition is most noticeable after the vehicle has cold soaked at temperatures below 23~F (-5~C) for several hours.


DIAGNOSIS

Operate the transmission shift lever through all ranges with the vehicle at normal operating temperature: the shift lever should move freely through all ranges.

If shift lever effort is normal when the vehicle is at normal operating temperature, allow the vehicle to cold soak for several hours (preferably overnight). After cold soak, move the shift lever through all ranges. If the shift lever does not move freely, perform the following repair procedure.

If shift lever effort is higher than normal on vehicles built before FAB NO. L48A-21000 and K48A-6800, refer to Technical Service Bulletin #21-54-88 "High Shift Lever Shifting Effort" for additional diagnosis and repair as required.


PARTS REQUIRED


1 Handle PN T0735593
REPAIR PROCEDURE

This repair involves the replacement of the shift lever handle.

1. Set parking brake - place transmission lever in neutral.

2. Grasp the handle and pull straight up.

FIGURE 1:

3. Remove the green protective cap from the new handle. Position the handle with the release plunger facing left (driver side) on the shift lever, lightly rap the handle with a closed fist to seat the handle on the lever.


NOTE: USE ONLY HANDLES WITH THE GREEN PROTECTIVE CAP AT THE BASE OF THE HANDLE (FIGURE 1).
4. Check the transmission shift lever through all ranges - adjust shift cable if required.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.


TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 21-75-10-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2 Hrs.


FAILURE CODE: 07 - Binds, Sticks or Seized