Q: How to Service and Repair the Shift Linkage Boot on Chevrolet Camaro?
A: Begin replacement of the shift control boot by removing both the shift control closeout boot followed by the control lever boot retainer and control lever boot from the control. The replacement process starts with going under the control lever boot followed by installing the control lever boot retainer then continue with the installation of the shift control closeout boot.
Q: How to Replace the Shift Linkage Boot on Chevrolet Colorado?
A: The first step for control lever and boot replacement involves taking out both the shift lever assembly and console component if present. The next step includes screw removal from the control lever boot then tilting this boot away from the control lever to separate them. First set the transmission to neutral position before removing the control lever housing assembly bolts which detach the assembly together with its gasket. Users must apply masking over the control lever housing opening before inspecting it to block any transmission entry of foreign objects. Also separate the control lever housing for assembly work. The first step of installation requires reassembly of the control lever housing unless it was already disassembled. After removing the masking material from the control lever opening check that the sealing surface is both clean and dry. Install the transmission control lever gasket while positioning the control lever housing assembly into the opening with the bushing aligned to the internal shift control lever. Fasten the control lever housing assembly bolts by tightening them to 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.). Pute the boot over the control lever while inspecting to make sure carpet material does not block the boot from touching the floor panel. Then drop the boot to create proper floor contact. The control lever boot requires installation followed by screw tightening to 2.5 nm (22 inch lbs.) before putting back the console and shift lever assembly.
Q: How to Properly Service the Shift Linkage Boot on Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
A: The replacement process for transmission control lever boot requires dismantling of the transmission control lever prior to commencement. The lower border of the control lever boot needs lift and pushing motions to access the retaining screws before removing them all. Separate the floor-mounted four plastic retainers before you remove the control lever boot retaining bezel and boot assembly with its retainers. Remove the 4 plastic retainers from the boot before pulling out both the control lever boot retaining bezel and boot independently. Lastly, detach the control lever insulator from the floor. The first step for installation consists of placing the control lever insulator onto the floor surface. After aligning the control lever boot retaining bezel with boot construction you can add its 4 plastic retainers. The installation process requires fitting the control lever boot retaining bezel and boot together with the floor retention of 4 plastic retainers by following fastener caution guidelines. Use a screwdriver to tighten the 4 retaining screws of the control lever boot to 1.6 Nm (14 lb in). After screw installation, the transmission control lever can be added.