Gearshift Mechanism: Installation

Fig 1: Shifter Assembly

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1 - NUTS (5)

2 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

Install shifter mechanism (2). See Fig 1. mechanism-to-floor pan nuts to 17 N.m (150 in. lbs.).

Fig 2: Gearshift Cable at Floor Shifter-Typical

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1 - CLIP

2 - CABLE

3 - CONDUIT BRACKET

4 - SHIFT PIN

Install gearshift cable (2) into conduit bracket (3) and onto shift pin (4). Install retainer clip (1). See Fig 2.
Tighten cable adjuster nut to 23 N.m (200 in. lbs.).

Fig 3: Interlock Cable at Floor Shifter Assembly
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1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

2 - INTERLOCK CABLE
Insert interlock cable core wire into interlock adjustment lever groove. Make sure the interlock cable (2) slug is seated in the groove.
Insert interlock cable adjuster end into bracket and snap into place.
Adjust the gearshift and interlock cables(Refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 40TE/GEAR SHIFT CABLE - ADJUSTMENTS) .
NOTE: Gearshift and Interlock cables MUST be adjusted. Refer to ADJUSTMENTS for proper procedures.

Fig 4: Autostick Connector (if equipped)
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1 - AUTOSTICK CONNECTOR

If equipped with Autostick, connect the Autostick connector (1). See Fig 4.

Fig 5: Center Console Assembly

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1 - CENTER CONSOLE

2 - SCREW

3 - PARK BRAKE HANDLE

Install center console assembly (1). See Fig 5.

Fig 6: Gearshift Bezel

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1 - CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY

2 - GEARSHIFT BEZEL

3 - LAMP CONNECTOR

Connect range indicator lamp (3) and install gearshift bezel (2). See Fig 6.

Fig 7: Shifter Knob Removal/Installation
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1 - SHIFTER KNOB

2 - SET SCREW
Install the gearshift knob (1) and tighten set screw (2) to 2 N.m (20 in.lbs.). See Fig 7.
Connect the battery negative cable.