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"C" & "K" Pickup, Express, Savana, Sierra

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  1. Ensure transmission shift lever is in mechanical park position. Rotate control lever clockwise until it reaches it's final stop position. Apply parking brake. Raise and support vehicle.
  2. Slide Black retaining clip forward on shift cable end far enough to allow White lock button to be pushed out. Push White lock button on shift cable end out far enough to free metal core adjust body inside cable end. DO NOT push White lock button completely out.
  3. Inspect metal core adjust body on shift cable end for dirt or debris that may restrict its travel. If travel of metal core adjust body remains restricted, shift cable assembly must be replaced. Lower vehicle. Ensure parking brake is applied.
  4. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Move transmission shift lever from Park to One and back to Park position 10 times. Place shift lever to Park. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Raise and support vehicle. Ensure transmission control lever is in mechanical park position.
  5. Rotate control lever clockwise until it reaches it's final stop position. Push White lock button in to secure core adjuster body inside shift cable end. Slide Black retainer clip rearward over shift cable end until it covers White lock button and locks in place over shift cable end. Ensure parking brake is applied. Lower vehicle.