Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Lever Replacement

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Fig 1: Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Lever

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Apply the park brake. Shift the transmission into neutral. 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. NOTE: DO NOT pry the cable end from the lever ball stud. Replacement of the range selector lever requires a NEW cable assembly. Remove the transmission range selector cable and the range selector lever as a assembly by removing the lever nut.
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 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2	Transmission Range Selector Cable Lever and Cable Assembly

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Apply the park brake.
Shift the transmission into neutral.
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.

NOTE:

DO NOT pry the cable end from the lever ball stud. Replacement of the range selector lever requires a NEW cable assembly.

Remove the transmission range selector cable and the range selector lever as a assembly by removing the lever nut.

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
22 N.m (16 lb ft)

Transmission Range Selector Cable Lever and Cable Assembly