Cable, Shift: Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 3500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Gearshift Cable At Dash Panel

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1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE

2 - GROMMET

Route the transmission end of the gearshift cable (1) through the opening in the dash panel.

Seat the cable grommet (2) into the dash panel opening.

Fig 2: Gearshift Cable At Steering Column

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1 - STEERING COLUMN

2 - GEARSHIFT CABLE

3 - GEARSHIFT CABLE LOCK TAB

4 - BTSI SOLENOID LOCK TAB

5 - BTSI CONNECTOR

Snap the cable into the steering column (1) bracket so the retaining ears are engaged and snap the cable eyelet onto the shift lever ball stud.

Fig 3: Removing Gearshift Cable Ball Socket, Transmission Manual Valve Lever, Gearshift Cable & Locking Tabs
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Raise the vehicle.
Place the transmission manual shift lever in the "PARK" detent (rearmost) position and rotate prop shaft to ensure transmission is in PARK.
Route the gearshift cable through the shift cable mounting bracket and secure the cable by snapping the cable retaining ears (1) into the bracket and by snapping the shift cable ball socket (4) onto the manual shift lever (3) ball stud.
Lower vehicle.
Lock the shift cable adjustment by pressing the cable adjuster lock tab (3) downward until it snaps into place.
Check for proper operation of the transmission range sensor.
Adjust the gearshift cable. Refer to CABLE, SHIFT, ADJUSTMENTS .