For 1990-2009 cars

1. Inspect the shift boots and seals for cuts or tears.
2. Replace any faulty shift boot or seal.
3. Inspect the shift control lever for the following conditions:

• | Cracked or damaged bushing

• | Cracked or damaged spring seat

• | Worn swivel pins

• | Damaged threads

• | Bent or cracked lever

4. Replace the shift control lever assembly if any of the above conditions are found.
5. Inspect the shift control housing for the following conditions:

• | Worn or damaged shift control lever plungers

• | Missing or damaged shift control lever shaft springs

• | Worn spring seat surface

6. Replace the shift control housing as an assembly if any of the above conditions are found.
7. Inspect the shift housing detent spring.
8. Inspect the shift housing detent.
9. Inspect the shift control lever extension housing and shaft.
10. Inspect the shift control lever extension shaft and bushings.
11. Inspect the shift control lever socket.