High Shift Effort
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
High Shift Effort
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation |
| 2 | Verify that a high shift effort is required in order to shift out of the PARK position. Does the shifter operate normally? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Inspect for worn or damaged shift linkage components. Are the shift linkage components worn or damaged? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect for a damaged linear shift assembly. Is the linear shift assembly damaged? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the shift cable for binding or misadjustment. Is the shift cable binding or misadjusted? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 3 |
| 6 | Replace the shift cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement
in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 7 | Replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 | Adjust the shift cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjustment
in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |