Shift Linkage Adjustment

I have an 08 Aveo with a 5 speed standard. I changed the clutch and now I'm having trouble aligning the shifter. Is there a key to aligning it? I put it in first, then positioned the shifter where thought it should be . Still not right. Any thoughts out there?

it take a few tries. I would say you need to hold is in position with a person holding the shifter still, then "preload" the rest of the arms and such, Then tighten do adjustment on the rod coming out of the fire wall. It took me 2-3 times myself. And I marked it ahead of time.

Did you verify the pivot on the rear tranny mount is correct?

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Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit

it take a few tries. I would say you need to hold is in position with a person holding the shifter still, then "preload" the rest of the arms and such, Then tighten do adjustment on the rod coming out of the fire wall. It took me 2-3 times myself. And I marked it ahead of time.

Did you verify the pivot on the rear tranny mount is correct?

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Not sure how to verify the pivot. There is also no adjustment on the linkage assembly. Its just two arms on pivot balls. Basically I put the car in 1st, release the lock bolt then align the shifter where I think it should go. You're right, it'll probably take a few attempts. Luckily it's fairly easy to reach.