Shift Cable: Service and Repair

Transmission Selector Cable

Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in DRIVE, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
3. Remove the components in the order listed in the above illustration and table.





4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 3: Transmission Selector Lever Cable Grommet Removal Note
1. Push the cable grommet through the floor pan.

Item 9: PRNDL Cable Adjustment Installation Note
1. Remove the lower dash panel.
2. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
3. Place the range selector lever in the first gear position.
4. Place the range selector lever in the (D) position. This should be two detents from the first gear position.
5. Hang a three-pound weight on the end of the range selector lever.





6. Center the pointer in the middle of the (D) by rotating the thumbwheel on the PRNDL cable housing.
7. Remove the three-pound weight from the end of the range selector lever.
8. Install the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
9. Install the lower dash panel.

Item 6: Transmission Selector Lever Cable Installation Note
1. After installing the shift cable, it will be necessary to adjust the shift cable.

Item 3: Transmission Selector Lever Cable Grommet Installation Note
1. The cable grommet must be seated up against the floor pan tightly or water may enter the passenger compartment.