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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2006 🢒 CTS 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Shift Control Linkage Adjustment
  1. Position the shift lever in PARK.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 785879 Size: SH
  3. Loosen the shift control linkage adjustment nut to allow the adjuster to slide freely.
  4. Hold the selector lever on transmission against the rear stop to eliminate any play.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the shift control linkage adjustment nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Lower the vehicle.

    6. Object Number: 796468 Size: SH
  6. Inspect the operation of the starting system with the shift lever in each position. The engine should only crank when the lever is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position.
  7. If the key is stuck or hard to remove from the lock cylinder or there is a high button effort, the linkage may not be adjusted properly. Re-adjust as necessary.