W Sprint/Caballero V6-231 3.8L (1982)
Shift Linkage: Adjustments
Shift Linkage
Column Shift
Description
1. Place shift lever in "Reverse" position and ignition switch in "Lock."
2. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
3. Loosen shift control rod swivel lock nuts. Pull down slightly on 1/R rod attached to column lever to remove any slack and then tighten clevis lock nut
at transmission lever.
4. Unlock ignition switch and shift column lever to "Neutral". Position column lower levers in "Neutral", align gauge holes in levers and insert gauge
pin.
5. Support rod and swivel to prevent movement and tighten 2-3 shift control rod lock nut.
6. Remove alignment tool from column lower levers and check operation. Then place column lever in "Reverse" and check interlock control.
Floor Shift
Description
1. Place ignition switch in "Off" position and raise vehicle.
2. Loosen lock nuts at shift rod swivels. The rods should pass freely through the swivels.
3. Place transmission shift levers in neutral position.
4. Move shift control lever into the neutral detent position, align control assembly levers and insert gage pin into lever alignment slot.
