Cable, Shift: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 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.
- Snap the cable into the steering column bracket (3) so the retaining ears are engaged and snap the cable eyelet onto the shift lever ball stud (1).
- Raise the vehicle.
- Place the transmission manual shift lever (3) in the "PARK" detent (rearmost) position and rotate prop shaft to ensure transmission is in PARK.
- Route the gearshift cable (1) through the transmission mounting bracket and secure the cable by snapping the cable retaining ears into the transmission bracket and snapping the cable eyelet on the manual shift lever ball stud.
- Lower vehicle.
- Lock the shift cable adjustment by pressing the cable adjuster lock tab downward until it snaps into place.
- Check for proper operation of the transmission range sensor.
- Adjust the gearshift cable and BTSI mechanism. Refer to CABLE, SHIFT, ADJUSTMENTS and SYSTEM, SHIFT INTERLOCK, ADJUSTMENTS .