Pontiac tempest 1968 Service Manual page 411

7C-2
1968 P O N T I A C SERVICE MANUAL
^ FRONT
LEVER (TRANS SHIFT C O N T . )
(BUCKET SEATS)
LEVER ASSlY (REV.
LEVER ASSY (1ST & 2 N D ) ,
LEVER ASSY (3RD ,
(TYPICAL R E V . & 3RD,
4TH SHIFT ROD)
SHIFT ROD
NUTS
„ T R U N N I O N
A S S Y ^ ^ ^ ^ C - c ^ . _ ^
(1ST & 2 N D )
S^&J
CIRCLE Y
(1ST & 2ND SHIFT ROD)
VIEW A
F i g . 7 C - 1 Tempest Shift Linkage
TRANSMISSION SIDE COVER-
ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL
1. Install shifter shaft O-rings if removed.
2. Install the 1st and 2nd detent cam onto the
detent cam pivot pin, with the detent cam spring tang
projecting up over the 3rd and 4th shifter shaft
opening. Install the 3rd and 4th detent cam onto the
detent cam pivot pin, with the detent cam spring tang
up over the 1st and 2nd shifter shaft opening.
NOTE: Detent cams are not interchangeable.
3. Install pivot retainer C-ring to pivot shaft and
hook spring into notches in detent cam spring tangs.
4. Install lst-2nd and 3rd-4th shifter shaft a s ­
semblies in cover, being careful not to damage seals.
Install both shift forks to shifter shafts, lifting up on
detent cams to allow forks to seat fully.
NOTE: Shift forks are not interchangeable.
5. Install reverse detent ball and spring to cover,
then install reverse shifter shaft to cover.
6. Install outer shifter levers, flat washer, lock
washers and bolts.
7. Position shift forks in neutral position.
8. Position cover gasket on case and carefully po­
sition side cover into place, making sure the shift
forks align with their respective sliding sleeves.
9. Install cover attaching bolts and torque evenly
to 20 lb. ft.