Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 860

FOUR SPFED SAGINAW TRANSMISSION 7C-3
FRONT
KNOB
25 LB. ST.
A 3 0 LB. FT.
A
45 LB. FT.
SHIFTER
SUPPORT
Fig. 7C-2 Floor Shift Controls (A Series Shown)
6. Shift transmission control lever into reverse and place
7. Check interlock control. The ignition key should
ignition switch in "LOCK" position. Loosen locknut
move freely to and from the "LOCK" position.
at back drive control rod swivel, then pull down
Readjust back drive control rod, if necessary.
slightly on rod and to remove any slack in the column
mechanism and tighten clevis jam nut.
8. Check transmission shift operation. Readjust shift
controls, if necessary. Lower and remove vehicle
from hoist.
MINOR REPAIRS
REAR EXTENSION OIL SEAL CAUTION: Do not excessively force the seal
against its seat in the extension.
1. Raise vehicle on hoist and remove propeller shaft.
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4. Lower and remove vehicle from hoist.
2. Pry out the extension oil seal with screwdriver.
REAR EXTENSION OIL SEAL AND
3. Coat new oil seal with sealing compound and press
BUSH IN G
seal carefully into place in extension by using Seal
Installer J 5 154 or similar tool.
Refer to Section 7A.