CLICKING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING SHIFTER 1-2, 2-1, 3-4, 4-3. Saturn Saturn 1991

For 1990-2009 cars

# CLICKING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING SHIFTER 1-2, 2-1, 3-4, 4-3

#### SUBJECT: Clicking Noise in Shifter When Moving Shifter During a 1 - 2, 2 - 1, 3 - 4, or 4 - 3 Shift (Replace Control Assembly) MODELS AFFECTED: All 1991 Saturns, and 1992 Saturns up to, and including vehicle identification number (VIN) NZ143927 equipped with manual transaxle MP2 or MP3. CONDITION: A clicking noise may be heard in the shifter during a 1 - 2 or 3 - 4 upshift or a 2 - 1 or 4 - 3 downshift. CAUSE: The clicking noise in the shifter is caused by looseness in the shift lever pivot. This condition generally becomes more noticeable with mileage. CORRECTIVE ACTION: A new manual transaxle control assembly (shifter assembly) has been released that incorporates flat-areas on the shifter shaft and Teflon" washers to reduce the noise caused by normal pivot lever clearance. To correct this condition, install a new manual transaxle control assembly (shifter assembly) (P/N 21120281) by performing the following steps located in the 1991-1992 "Manual Transaxle Service Manual."

o To remove, follow Steps 6-11 under "Shift/Selector Cable Removal."

o To install, follow Steps 9-14 under "Shift/Selector Cable Installation." PARTS REQUIREMENTS: 21120281 Manual Transaxle Control Assembly

CLAIM INFORMATION: To receive credit for this repair, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:

Case Operation Type Description Code Time ---- ----------- --------- ---- VW Remove and Replace Manual K1120 0.6 hrs Transaxle Control Assembly

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