1989 GMC C1500 "remove gear shift lever neutral" Questions

...out and disintegrating causing the slop you have described. You will need to remove the gear lever assembly from the vehicle to work on it. You should be able to get a replacement bush to repair

gear is selectable. ...no strange noises...just will not shift. ...possible linkage problem? How difficult of a fix is this? YEP SHIFT LINKAGE LOOSE OR WORN NEED ADJUSTMENT.ADJUST THE SHIFT LINKAGE BY

...shift lever. This would explain the indicator not moving out of neutral. You will need to access the shift lever by removing the console cover. Once you access the shifter check the cable connection ...

...remove the lower dash cover where the fuses are, you should be able to see it when you move the gear shift lever... look around on the floor of the truck to see if you dropped a star-headed bolt or ...

...in neutral wont go into park. need to release There should be a small plug on the console near the gear lever, remove the plug and insert a screwdriver and push down, this will unlock the gear ...

...remove the gear lever tower from the top of the box and see what damage was done to the bottom of lever and/or lever pivot pin in the tower. Remember normal gear boxes require a gentle shift to allow ...

...beyond 1st gear and will move all around! Easy fix! Remove boot, take out four screws, shifter pops up, replace bushing! Keep it in neutral before starting. Plastic bushes under the lever worn

...gear at bottom lft 3rd rt top 4th lwr nuetral in the middle this is not happening for me for some reason??? You are right about the shift pattern. Reverse is hard left and up.If your gears are locked ...

...reverse and park. Likely the shift detent mechanism is broken. It's inside the unit and can be reached by removing the trans pan. It should be just inside where the shift lever goes through the

...gear. I have tried to do some research on where the brake shift interlock solenoid is located on this truck and can not find an answer. Can you tell me the location of it on this truck? Or am I ...