Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Replacement

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Fig 1: Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Apply the park brake. Shift the transmission into neutral. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . WARNING: After installing the transmission range selector shift cable, pull up and push down on ALL connections to verify that the connections are fully seated and properly engaged. Failure to perform this task can result in the vehicle not being able to shift into PARK causing potential vehicle damage and bodily injury. Disconnect the transmission range selector cable from the range selector cable lever ball stud.
1	Transmission Range Selector Cable Lever Nut WARNING: Hold the transmission range selector lever while removing or installing the lever retaining nut. Failure to hold the lever can cause damage to the transmission internal park system components which could allow the vehicle to roll when placed in the park position. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
2	Transmission Range Selector Cable Lever

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Apply the park brake.
Shift the transmission into neutral.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

WARNING:

After installing the transmission range selector shift cable, pull up and push down on ALL connections to verify that the connections are fully seated and properly engaged. Failure to perform this task can result in the vehicle not being able to shift into PARK causing potential vehicle damage and bodily injury.

Disconnect the transmission range selector cable from the range selector cable lever ball stud.

Transmission Range Selector Cable Lever Nut

WARNING:

Hold the transmission range selector lever while removing or installing the lever retaining nut. Failure to hold the lever can cause damage to the transmission internal park system components which could allow the vehicle to roll when placed in the park position.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
25 N.m (18 lb ft)

Transmission Range Selector Cable Lever