Shift Cable: Service and Repair

Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Block the drive wheels and place the vehicle in the neutral position.
2. Remove the drivers side knee bolster.
3. Remove the bottom half of the steering column trim cover.
4. Remove the range selector cable end from the steering column shift controller ball stud.
5. Remove the clip that secures the range selector cable to the steering column bracket.
6. Remove the range selector cable from the steering column bracket.
7. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





8. Remove the range selector cable end from the transmission range selector lever stud ball.
9. Remove the clip from the bracket that secures the range selector cable to the transmission.
10. Remove the range selector cable from the bracket.
11. Remove the three range selector cable clips from the body.
12. Remove the grommet from the hole in the floor panel.





13. If the vehicle is equipped with a transfer case, remove the bolt and washer securing the clip and the range selector cable to the transfer case.
14. Remove the range selector cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Feed the steering column end of the range selector cable through the grommet hole in the floor panel.
2. Lower the vehicle.





3. Connect the range selector cable end to the steering column shift controller stud ball.
4. Install the range selector cable to the steering column bracket.
5. Install the clip that secures the range selector cable to the steering column bracket.





6. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
7. Install the range selector cable to the transmission bracket.
^ Do not depress the adjustment locking tab located on the range selector cable.Ensure that the tab remains positioned OUT.
^ Do not install the range selector cable end to the transmission shift lever stud ball at this time.





8. Ensure that the transmission is in the mechanical neutral position.
^ Rotate the transmission range selector lever clockwise until it reaches the full clockwise stop position.

^ Move the range selector lever counterclockwise two detents.





9. Position the range selector cable to assume a natural routing.The range selector cable must be free to move 20.0 mm (0.80 inch) axially during the adjustment under adjustment spring loads.
10. Pull the range selector cable end completely forward and release it. (When the cable is pulled completely forward and released, the adjustment spring will position the cable to its most rearward position.)

Notice: Do not pull the shift lever ball stud forward of the transmission shift lever ball stud during installation. Pulling the shift cable end forward of the transmission shift lever ball stud before installing the shift cable end to the transmission shift lever ball stud will result in a poor adjustment.

11. Connect the end of the range selector cable to the transmission range selector lever stud ball.
12. Press the locking tab IN in order to retain the adjustment and to secure the cable to the transmission bracket.
13. If the vehicle is equipped with a transfer case, install the bolt and washer securing clip and the cable to the transfer case.





14. Install the grommet to the hole in the floor panel.
15. Install the three range selector cable clips to the body.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Check for proper operation of the range selector cable.
18. Install the lower half of the steering column trim cover.
19. Install the drivers side knee bolster.
20. Remove the wheel blocks.