1987 Pontiac Fiero does not shift into 4th gear

1987 PONTIAC FIERO
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GARY KOPENHAVER
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Transmission problem
1987 Pontiac Fiero 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive 117000 miles

what is the easiest way to pull the transmission?
Mar 12, 2009 at 9:20 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Define "easy" :) .

On the Fiero it is easiest for me to drop entire cradle, 4 bolts hold cradle to body.
You can disconnect ECM from console, push wires through bulkhead, disconnect C500 connector (next to battery) disconnect parking brake cable, hoses, strut bolts (3 small ones), and then raise rear high enough the entire assy will come out bottom (put a skid under there.

If you need any replacement parts go to fierostore.com.

Having said all that, check the shift and select cables first, they maybe loose/broke.
Mar 13, 2009 at 7:55 AM
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