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Shift Control Cable: Installation

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  1. Install the shift control cable bracket to the shift control cable (if removed) as follows:
    1. Slide the smaller diameter portion of the cable into the slot in the shift cable bracket.
    2. Push the tabs through the hole in the bracket to lock the cable in place.
    3. Insert the shift cable retaining staple clip between the shift cable retaining tabs. Press the staple clip firmly to secure.
  2. Position and install the shift control cable to the driveline tunnel bracket as follows:
    1. Slide the smaller diameter portion of the shift cable into the slot in the driveline tunnel bracket.
    2. Push the shift cable retaining tabs through the hole in the bracket to lock the cable in place.
    3. Insert the shift cable retaining staple clip between the shift cable retaining tabs. Press the staple clip firmly to secure.
  3. Align the shift control cable end to the floor shift control arm stud.
    CAUTION: Use care to not suddenly jerk the shift control cable during assembly, as the shift control cable rod end guide tubes are EXTREMELY INFLEXIBLE and capable of only a SLIGHT bend.
  4. CAREFULLY secure the shift control cable end clip to the floor shift control arm stud. Install the shift control cable bracket to the transmission studs.
  5. Install the nuts retaining the shift control cable bracket to the transmission. Tighten the transmission shift control cable bracket retaining nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Check to be sure that BOTH the floor shift control and the transmission are in Neutral. Align the shift control cable end to the transmission shift lever stud.
    CAUTION: Use care to not suddenly jerk the shift control cable during assembly, as the shift control cable is EXTREMELY INFLEXIBLE.
  6. CAREFULLY secure the shift control cable end clip to the transmission shift lever stud. If installing a NEW transmission shift control cable, remove the shipping guard from the adjuster lock. See Fig 1 .
  7. If installing a NEW transmission shift control cable, depress the shift control cable adjuster lock. Lower the vehicle; leave the vehicle on the hoist. Verify that the shift control cable is operating smoothly as follows:
    1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON; DO NOT start the engine.
    3. Apply the regular brakes.
    4. Shift from Neutral to 1st, then shift from 1st to 2nd, then Drive and so on; pause for one second in each detent position. Take note of an audible sound from the transmission shift lever each time a shift detent is selected.
    5. Shift from Park directly to 1st.
    6. Repeat steps "D" and "E" an additional 2 times.
    7. If any binding is felt during this check, or if no audible sound was produced from the transmission shift lever, inspect the shift control cable for damage (at either end of the cable).
    8. Shift the floor shift control into Park.
    9. Release the regular brakes.
    10. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    11. Release the parking brake.
  8. Raise and support the vehicle. Install the driveline tunnel closeout panel. Install the catalytic converter assembly. Test drive the vehicle in an area with little traffic; ensure that the transmission will shift smoothly into and maintain each detent position.
Fig 1: Removing Adjuster Lock Shipping Guard
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