Automatic Trans Range Selector Cable Replace-Column Shift

Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement (Column Shift)
Removal Procedure





1. Apply the park brake.
2. Position the steering column shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
3. Raise the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the range selector cable (2) from the range selector lever ball stud (1).





5. Remove the positive assurance pin (2) from the bracket.
6. Remove the retainer (1) from the range selector cable and transmission bracket.
7. Depress the tangs and remove the range selector cable from the bracket.
8. Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped.





9. Push the range selector cable grommet up through the floor panel of the vehicle.
10. Lower the vehicle.





11. Remove the instrument panel trim and knee bolster.





12. Remove the door sill plate and the left hinge pillar trim panel.
13. Place the drivers seat in the most rearward position.
14. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.





15. Remove the cable end (1) from the steering column ball stud.
16. Remove the retainer (2) securing the cable to the steering column bracket.
17. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket.





18. Remove the cable from the retainer (1) located next to the accelerator pedal.
19. Remove the sound deadening material from the floor panel that covers the cable.
20. Pull the cable up through the opening in the floor panel and remove the cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the cable through the opening in the floor panel.
2. Install the grommet to the floor panel.
3. Install the sound deadening material that covers the cable.
4. Install the cable to the retainer (1) located next to the accelerator pedal.





5. Install the cable to the steering column bracket.
6. Install the retainer (2) that secures the cable to the steering column bracket.
7. Install the cable end (1) to the steering column ball stud.





8. Install the carpet and insulation to the drivers side floor area.
9. Install the door sill plate and the left hinge pillar trim panel.





10. Install the knee bolster and instrument panel trim.





11. Ensure that the steering column shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
12. Raise the vehicle.
13. Install the range selector cable to the bracket.
14. Install the retainer (1) to the range selector cable and transmission bracket.





15. Ensure that the transmission range selector lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
16. Following the adjustment procedure, install the range selector cable (2) to the range selector cable lever ball stud (1). Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjustment.
17. Install the positive assurance pin to the bracket.
18. Install the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
^ Transfer Case Shield Replacement in Transfer Case-NVG 233-NP1
^ Transfer Case Shield Replacement in Transfer Case-NVG 236-NP8
19. Lower the vehicle and check for proper operation. Repeat the adjustment procedure if necessary. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjustment.