How do you Align the Stock Shifter?
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How do you Align the Stock Shifter?
I've read that if your shifter isn't properly aligned some annoying things like hard shifts and popping out of gear occur. I've only experienced the popping out of gear once but do have harder shifts than other friends manuals I've tried.
So could someone enlighten me, or point in the right direction, on the procedure of aligning my stock shifter.
Thanks
So could someone enlighten me, or point in the right direction, on the procedure of aligning my stock shifter.
Thanks
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Everything ever asked about a C5/Z06 can be found in the archives if you use the right keywords.
In C5 Tech, use search or search this forum (in the red banner). Use keywords "c5 shifter alignment procedure" or similar.
You'll come up with lots of hits to research. There are several past threads, many with images, on how to perform the procedure.
Basically, you're loosening everything everything related to the shifter assembly, adjusting the shifter assembly mechanism and then re-tightening everything to torque spec.
You'll need to use the oem shifter alignment pin which should be attached to the front of your oem shifter. You insert the pin to hold everything in neutral alignment. Don't forget to remove it after the procedure. If you don't have the oem pin, a drift punch or drill bit will also work.
This might also help...
http://rpmtransmissions.com/files/c5...adjustment.pdf
In C5 Tech, use search or search this forum (in the red banner). Use keywords "c5 shifter alignment procedure" or similar.
You'll come up with lots of hits to research. There are several past threads, many with images, on how to perform the procedure.
Basically, you're loosening everything everything related to the shifter assembly, adjusting the shifter assembly mechanism and then re-tightening everything to torque spec.
You'll need to use the oem shifter alignment pin which should be attached to the front of your oem shifter. You insert the pin to hold everything in neutral alignment. Don't forget to remove it after the procedure. If you don't have the oem pin, a drift punch or drill bit will also work.
This might also help...
http://rpmtransmissions.com/files/c5...adjustment.pdf
Last edited by hotwheels57; Apr 20, 2010 at 06:55 PM.
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No problem. 
If that doesn't work, then you might have other issues. You can learn a lot with reading/research here. That's how I learned before I even bought my car.
It's all about using the right keywords...
If that doesn't work, then you might have other issues. You can learn a lot with reading/research here. That's how I learned before I even bought my car.
It's all about using the right keywords...
