Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
9.
Drill out the dimple using a 1/4" (6.5 mm) diameter drill bit (Figure 3).
CAUTION:
Care must be taken not to drill through or into the plastic push rod.
NOTE:
Place a shop towel around the shift lever to catch any metal chips created while drilling out the shift lever dimple.
10.
Clamp locking pliers onto the end of the push rod. (Figure 4).
11.
Use the following procedure to cut a groove into the plastic push rod which will create a channel that will release the push rod from the shifter.
a.
Insert the drill bit into the hole made in Step 9 until it lightly rests against the plastic push rod (Figure 4).
b.
While operating the drill, gently pull up on the locking pliers (Figure 4) that were installed in Step 10.
