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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Range Selector Cable End At Transmission Range Selector Lever Ball Stud
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  1. Ensure that the transmission manual shaft lever is in the mechanical park position.
  2. Align and install the cable to the bracket.
  3. Install the range selector cable end (2) to the transmission range selector lever ball stud (1).
  4. Install the cable clip on the transfer case, if equipped.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Retainer Securing Cable To Bracket
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  5. Install the retainer that secures the cable to the bracket.
    6. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Cable Clips At Floor Panel Reinforcement
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  6. Install the clips on the cable to the floor panel reinforcement.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Cable Grommet At Floor Panel
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  8. Install the cable grommet to the floor panel.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Range Selector Cable At Support
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    IMPORTANT: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when installing the cable to the support.
  9. Install the range selector cable to the support.
    10. Fig 6: View Of Bolt Securing Selector Cable To Brace
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  10. Install the bolt securing the cable support to the brace.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    11. Fig 7: View Of Cable At Steering Column Bracket
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  11. Install the cable to the steering column bracket.
  12. Ensure the tangs fully seat (snap) into the steering column bracket.
  13. Install the cable end to the steering column ball stud.
    14. Fig 8: View Of Retainer Securing Cable To Steering Column
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  14. Install the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
  15. Position the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
  16. Install the driver's seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket in Seats.
  17. Install the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  18. Test the transmission for proper shift operation.
  19. If all of the gear positions cannot be achieved, adjust the cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjustment .
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