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Old 03-30-2022, 05:16 PM   #9
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Re: Sloppy shift linkage at the transmission

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Originally Posted by bry593 View Post
Yes, that piece is hardened 1045ish steel.

Yes, you can weld it and grind for clearance. However, that piece is not worn (GM hardened). It is no more a problem now than when the truck was new. Most likely, bushings and such in the rest of the linkage are the issue.
I think you are wrong on your assumption that the cross arm is not worn. It looks to me like it is worn the same place that mine was. (where the arrow is pointing) Mine was worn down at that location at least 1/8th inch. And yes, it affected the shift pattern.

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Originally Posted by HO455 View Post
I believe that GM designed the loose fit to prevent binding due to misalignment between the transmission selector and the frame attachment point. As you drive the transmission moves due to the rubber mounts which changes the alignment.

On my Burban there is a forward/aft misalignment of the transmission selector and the frame mount.

Just some thoughts to consider.

Yes, that is why there has to be some movement in it, but in my humble opinion it is still prudent to repair any excess wear in the assembly.

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