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Tools Required

J 35823 Shift Shaft Seal Installer

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 164009  Size: SH
  1. Remove the assembly from the case.
  2. Remove the E-clip and the compression spring.
  3. Using a pin punch and a hammer, driver out the slotted spring pins from the shift inner levers number 1 and number 2.
  4. Remove the shift inner lever number 2.
  5. Remove the following components:
  6. • The shift inner lever number 1
    • The shift interlock plate.

    Object Number: 164022  Size: SH
  7. Using a pin punch and a hammer, driver out the slotted spring pin from the select inner lever.
  8. Remove the following components:
  9. • The select inner lever
    • The compression spring
    • The spring seat

    Object Number: 164025  Size: SH
  10. Remove the snap ring from the lever shaft using two screwdrivers and a hammer.
  11. Remove the lever shaft and boot.
  12. Remove the shaft seal.
  13. Inspect the following parts for excessive wear or damage. Replace components as required:
  14. • The lever and boot
    • The select inner lever
    • The shift inner lever number 1 and number 2
    • The compression spring and seats

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 164026  Size: SH
  1. Install the shaft seal using a J 35823 .
  2. Coat the shaft lightly with GM P/N 1051344.
  3. Important: Make sure to install the boot in the correct direction. Position the air bleed of the boot downward.

  4. Install the following components:
  5. • The boot
    • The lever shaft
  6. Install the following components:
  7. • The snap ring
    • The spring seat

    Object Number: 164022  Size: SH
  8. Install the following components:
  9. • The compression spring
    • The select inner lever
  10. Install the spring pin using a pin punch and a hammer.

  11. Object Number: 164009  Size: SH
  12. Install the number 1 shift inner lever by aligning the interlock plate.
  13. Install the number 2 shift inner lever.
  14. Install the slotted pin in the number 2 shift lever using a pin punch and a hammer.
  15. Install the following components:
  16. • The compression spring
    • The seat
    • The E-clip
  17. Install the assembly into the case.