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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 30, 2003
Filed:
Apr. 16, 2002
Michael A. Van Camp, Swartz Creek, MI (US);
Steven Alan Kornburger, Oxford, MI (US);
Anthony P Tata, Linden, MI (US);
General Motors Corporation, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A shift control assembly and method includes a shift linkage, a shift control rod, and a retainer member. The retainer member is secured to the shift control linkage in a manner such that a fastener integral with the linkage extends through a portion of the retainer clip. The shift control rod is secured to the retainer by clip portions formed thereon in a manner such that a final assembly threaded member can be secured on the fastener member of the shift linkage to complete the shift control assembly. The assembly method involves providing a shift link with a fastener secured thereto, assembling a retainer on the shift link, assembling a control rod on the retainer, and securing the assembly together with a fastener member securely engaging the fastener secured to the shift link.