Pontiac firebird 1968 - Remove

7D-4
1968 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
(1ST. & 2ND.)
Fig. 7D-3 Firebird Shift Controls
1. Disconnect control rods from levers.
2. Shift transmission into second speed before
removing cover, by moving 1-2 (rear) shifter lever
into forward detent position.
3. Loosen side cover bolts and allow transmission
to drain.
4. Remove transmission side cover assembly from
transmission case (Fig. 7D-6).
5. Remove outer shifter lever nuts, lockwashers
and flat washers. Pull levers from shafts.
6. Remove both shift forks from the shifter shaft
and detent plate assemblies. Remove both shifter
shaft assemblies from cover. Lip seals in side cover
may now be pryed out if replacement is required
because of damage (Fig. 7D-7).
7. Remove detent cam spring and pivot retainer
C-ring. Remove both detent cams.