1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO shift

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Fig. 1: Neutral start/back-up light switch
4. To install a new switch: a. Place the switch onto the trans mission control shifter and loosely
install the attaching screws. Po sition the transmission control
shifter assembly in the N notch in the detent plate.
b. Assemble the switch to the tr ansmission control shifter assembly
by inserting the carrier tang into the hole in the shifter lever.
c. Install the attaching screws and tighten.
d. Move the transmission control shifter assembly out of N position.
This will shear the switch internal plastic pin.
5. To install the original switch:
a. Place the switch onto the trans mission control shifter and loosely
install the attaching screws. Po sition the transmission control
shifter assembly in the N notch in the detent plate.
b. Rotate the switch on the shifter assembly to align the service adjustment hole with the carrier tang hole. Insert a
3/32 in.
(2.38mm) diameter g auge pin to a depth of 9/16 in. (15mm) and
tighten attaching screws.
c. Remove the gauge pin.
6. Connect the electrical connector to the switch.

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7. Install the console tr
im to the console.
PARK LOCK CABLE
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1982-83 MODELS 1. Remove the console and steering column covers. Remove cable retaining screw from the steering colu mn slider and disconnect the cable.
2. At the shifter bracket, pull out t he lock button on the cable housing and
remove the yoke.

Fig. 1: Park/lock cable adjustment - 1982-83 models
3. Disconnect the cable from the shifter.
To install: 4. Place the shifter lever in P. Rotate the steering column shift bowl to the P
position and lock the column.
5. Connect the cable to the shifter.
6. Install the yoke and push in t he lock button on the cable bracket.
7. Connect the cable and install cabl e retaining screw to the steering
column slider.
8. Install the console and steering column covers.

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1984-89 MODELS
1. Place the shifter lever in the P position. Remove the negative battery
cable.
2. Turn the key to RUN. Release the cable from the inhibitor switch by
inserting a screwdriver into the switch slot.

Fig. 2: Park/lock cable adjustment - 1984-89 models
3. Push the cable lock button to the UP position and remove the cable from
the park lever lock pin.
4. Depress the 2 cable connector latc hes at the shifter base and remove
the cable. Remove the cable clips.
To install: 5. Place the shifter lever into the P position and the ignition key to the RUN
position.
6. After installing the cable ends, push the cable connector nose toward th\
e connector as far as possible and push down the lock button.
7. Complete the installation by reversing the removal procedure.
1990-92 MODELS

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1. Place the shifter lever in the
P position. Remove the negative battery
cable.
2. Turn the key to RUN.
3. Remove the left side instrument panel sound insulator and kick panels.
4. Remove the floor console.
5. Remove the cable nut and clip. Remove the cable from the bracket, move the button to the UP position and unsnap the cable end from the
lever lock pin.
6. Lower the steering column. Remove the cable clips.
To install: 7. Place the shifter lever into the P position and the ignition key to the RUN
position.
8. After installing the cable ends, push the cable connector nose toward th\
e connector as far as possible and push down the lock button.
9. Complete the installation by reversing the removal procedure.
EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL (IN VEHICLE)
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
This seal controls transmission oil leakage around the driveshaft. Continued
failure of this seal usually indicates a worn output shaft bushing. If so, there will
be signs of the same wear on the driveshaft where it contacts the seal and
bushing. The seal is available and is fairly simple to install, with the proper tool.
1. Raise and safely support rear of t he vehicle to minimize transmission oil
loss when the driveshaft is removed.
2. Unbolt the driveshaft fr om the differential and center support bearing, if
equipped. Wrap tape around the bearing cu ps to keep them in place on
the universal joint and slide the sh aft out of the transmission.
3. Use a small pry tool to carefully pr y out the old seal. Be careful not to
insert the tool too far into the hous ing or the bushing will be damaged.
4. Use an oil seal installation tool to evenly drive the new seal into the
housing. Make sure the tool only cont acts the outer metal portion of the
seal.
5. Install the driveshaft. Torque the uni versal bearing cup retainer bolts to
15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm). Recheck fluid level.
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Disconnect the negative batte ry cable at the battery.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Disconnect the throttle valve (TV) control cable at the carburetor.

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7. Unbolt the universal joint straps fr
om the pinion flange (use care to keep
the universal joint caps in place), lower and remove the driveshaft from
the vehicle. Place a transmission tailshaft plug or rag in place of the \
driveshaft to keep the transmission fluid from draining out.
8. Disconnect the catalytic converter support bracket at the transmission.
9. Disconnect the speedometer cable, electrical connectors and the shift
control cable from the transmission.
CAUTION - During the next step, rear spring force will cause the torque arm to
move toward the floor pan. When disconn ecting the arm from the transmission,
carefully place a piece of wood between the floor pan and the torque arm. This
will prevent possible personal injury and/or floor pan damage


Fig. 5: Transmission-to-engine bolts

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CAUTION - The transmission must be secu red to the transmission jack
17. Remove the transmission from the vehicle. Be careful not to damage the oil cooler lines, throttle valve cable, or the shift control cable. Also, keep
the rear of the transmissi on lower than the front to avoid the possibility of
the torque converter disengagi ng from the transmission.
To install: 18. Position the transmission and converter into place.
19. Install the transmission -to-engine mounting bolts.
20. Connect the throttle valve cable and oil cooler lines to the transmissio\
n.
21. Install the transmission cro ssmember and secure with bolts.
22. Install the transmission mount bolt.
23. Matchmark the torque converter-to-f lywheel. Install the torque converter-
to-flywheel attaching bolts.
Before installing the converter-to-flywheel bolts, be sure that the weld nuts on
the converter are flush with the flywheel, and that the converter rotates freely by
hand in this position.
24. Install the flywheel cover.
25. Install the torque arm-to-transmission bolts.
26. Connect the speedometer cable, el ectrical connectors and the shift
control cable from the transmission.
27. Connect the catalytic converter s upport bracket at the transmission.
28. Align the matchmark m ade earlier, then install the driveshaft to the axle
pinion. Bolt the universal joint straps to the pinion flange.
29. Lower the vehicle.
30. Install the dipstick tube using a ne w dipstick tube O-ring and secure with
the bolt. Install the tran smission oil dipstick.
31. Connect the throttle valve (TV) c ontrol cable at the carburetor.
32. Install the air cleaner assembly.
33. Connect the negative battery cable at the battery.
DRIVELINE

DRIVESHAFT AND U-JOINTS
The U-joint is secured to the yoke in one of two ways. Dana and Cleveland
shafts use a conventional snapring to ho ld each bearing cup in the yoke. The
snapring fits into a groove located in eac h yoke end just on top of each bearing
cup. The Saginaw design shaft secures its U-joints in another way. Nylon
material is injected through a small hole in the yoke and flows along a circular
groove between the U-joint and the yoke , creating a synthetic snapring.
Disassembly of the Saginaw U-joint requi res the joint to be pressed from the
yoke. This results in damage to the be aring cups and destruction of the nylon
rings.

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It is not necessary to remove the radi
ator hose from the thermostat housing.
4. Remove the two retaining bolts from the thermostat housing and remove
the thermostat.
To install: 5. Using a new gasket, install the thermostat and housing.
6. Tighten the bolts to 21 ft lbs. (28 Nm).
7. Fill and bleed t he cooling system.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
When servicing all vehicles, be absolutel y sure to mark vacuum hoses and
wiring so that these items may be properly reconnected during installation. Also,
when disconnecting fitting lines (fuel lines, power brake vacuum lines,
transmission and engine cooler lines, etc.), always use two flare nut (or line)
wrenches. Hold the wrench on the large fitti ng with pressure on the wrench as if
you were tightening the fitting (clockw ise), THEN loosen and disconnect the
smaller fitting from the larger fitting. If this is not done, damage to the line will
result. Always relieve fuel system pressure before disconnecting lines.
CAUTION - When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are
attracted by the ethylene gl ycol antifreeze, and are quite likely to drink any that
is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove
fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drai n the coolant into a sealable container.
Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or several years old.
2.5L ENGINE
Fig. 1: Intake manifold bol t torque sequence for 2.5L engine
1. Disconnect the negative batte ry cable at the battery.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the PCV valve and hose.
4. Drain the cooling system.
5. Disconnect the fuel lines from the Throttle Body Injection (TBI) unit.
6. Mark and disconnect the vacuum li nes and the electrical connections
from the TBI unit.
7. Disconnect the linkage from the TBI unit (throttle, downshift, and/or
cruise control, as applicable).
8. Disconnect the coolant inlet and outlet hoses from the intake manifold.
9. Remove the air conditioning co mpressor support brackets and the
compressor. DO NOT disconnect the refrigerant lines from the
compressor. Lay the compressor aside.
10. Remove the manifold attachi ng bolts and remove the manifold.
To install:

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11. Position the manifold into place and install manifold attaching bolts.
Torque manifold bolts to specificat ion (see illustration for tightening
sequence and torque specifications).
12. Install the air conditioning comp ressor and compressor support brackets,
if so equipped.
13. Connect the coolant inlet and outlet hoses to the intake manifold.
14. Connect the linkage to the TBI unit (throttle, downshift, and/or cruise
control, as applicable).
15. Connect the vacuum lines and the elec trical connections to the TBI unit.
16. Connect the fuel lines to the Th rottle Body Injection (TBI) unit.
17. Install the PCV valve and hose.
18. Install the air cleaner assembly.
19. Connect the negative battery cable at the battery.
20. Fill the cooling system.
2.8L AND 5.0L CARBURETED ENGINES

Fig. 2: Intake manifold bolt removal