Cobalt L4-2.0L SC VIN P (2005)
Shifter A/T: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - 4T45E Hard to Shift Into Gear
Bulletin No.: 05-07-30-015
Date: June 02, 2005
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Hard To Shift Or Select Vehicle Gear, Shifter Sticks/Binds/Jams (Replace Shifter Control Handle)
Models:
2005-2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada)
with 4T45E Automatic Transaxle (MN5)
Condition
Some customers may comment that the button on the shifter handle is stuck and will not move.
Correction
Verify that the shifter button is inoperative by evaluating if the park pawl pin on the shifter assembly moves when activating the button. If the
parking pawl does not move when the button is activated, the shifter handle will have to be replaced. If the park pawl pin does move, refer to
normal diagnostics in SI.
1.
Set the parking brake.
2.
Shift the vehicle into NEUTRAL.
3.
Turn and slide down the shift control sleeve (3).
4.
Loosen the shift control handle screw (2) with an allen wrench.
5.
Remove the shift control handle (1).
