Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying A/T Range Selector Lever Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Set the park brake and chock the wheels. 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 range selector cable from the range selector lever.
1	Transmission Range Selector 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 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
2	Transmission Range Selector Lever

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Set the park brake and chock the wheels.

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 range selector cable from the range selector lever.

Transmission Range Selector 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
20 N.m (15 lb ft)

Transmission Range Selector Lever