Shift Cable: Installation
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- Instal the cable to the hole in the floor panel. See Figure .
- Install the cable grommet to the floor panel.
- Position the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the cable clips (2) to the transfer case, if equipped. See Figure .
- Install the cable clips to the floor panel reinforcement. See Figure .
- Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned in mechanical Park.
- Install the cable to the transmission bracket. See Figure .
- Install the retainer securing the cable to the bracket.
- Install the range selector cable end (2) to the transmission range selector lever ball stud (1). See Figure .
- Lower the vehicle.NOTE: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when removing the cable from the support.
- Install the range selector cable to the support. See Figure .
- Install the bolt securing the cable support to the brace. See Figure . Tighten the bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the cable to the steering column bracket. See Figure .
- Install the cable end to the steering column ball stud.
- Install the retainer securing the cable to the steering column. See Figure .
- Install the instrument panel knee bolster.
- If all of the gear positions cannot be achieved, adjust the cable. See SHIFT CABLE under ADJUSTMENTS.