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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Chevy C Silverado - 2WD 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E 🢒 Shift Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 858963 Size: SH
  1. Position the steering column shift lever to the park position.
  2. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  3. Remove the driver's seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.
  4. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
  5. Remove the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.

    6. Object Number: 858966 Size: SH
  6. Remove the cable end from the steering column ball stud.
  7. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket.

    8. Object Number: 394467 Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolt securing the cable support to the brace.

    9. Object Number: 394466 Size: SH

    Important: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when removing the cable from the support.

  9. Remove the range selector cable from the support.

    10. Object Number: 858974 Size: SH
  10. Remove the cable grommet from the floor panel.
  11. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to in General Information.

    12. Object Number: 858969 Size: SH
  12. Remove the clips on the cable from the floor panel reinforcement.

    13. Object Number: 858985 Size: SH
  13. Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned in mechanical park.
  14. Remove the retainer that secures the cable to the bracket.

    15. Object Number: 738167 Size: SH
  15. Remove the cable clip on the transfer case, if equipped.
  16. Remove the range selector cable end (2) from the transmission range selector lever ball stud (1).
  17. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the bracket.
  18. Lower the vehicle and ensure that the steering column shift lever is still in the park position.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 738167 Size: SH
  1. Ensure that the transmission manual shaft lever is in the mechanical park position.
  2. Align and install the cable to the bracket.
  3. Install the range selector cable end (2) to the transmission range selector lever ball stud (1).
  4. Install the cable clip on the transfer case, if equipped.

    5. Object Number: 858985 Size: SH
  5. Install the retainer that secures the cable to the bracket.

    6. Object Number: 858969 Size: SH
  6. Install the clips on the cable to the floor panel reinforcement.
  7. Lower the vehicle.

    8. Object Number: 858974 Size: SH
  8. Install the cable grommet to the floor panel.

    9. Object Number: 394466 Size: SH

    Important: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when installing the cable to the support.

  9. Install the range selector cable to the support.

    10. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 394467 Size: SH
  10. Install the bolt securing the cable support to the brace.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 858966 Size: SH
  11. Install the cable to the steering column bracket.
  12. Ensure the tangs fully seat (snap) into the steering column bracket.
  13. Install the cable end to the steering column ball stud.

    14. Object Number: 858963 Size: SH
  14. Install the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
  15. Position the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
  16. Install the driver's seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.
  17. Install the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  18. Test the transmission for proper shift operation.
  19. If all of the gear positions cannot be achieved, the shift cable must be re-adjusted. Refer to cable adjustment below.

Cable Adjustment

    Object Number: 1399530 Size: SH
  1. Ensure that the steering column shift lever is in the park (P) position.
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Ensure that the transmission manual shaft lever is in the park (P) position.
  4. Grasp the shift cable shifter end (1) in the left hand and the shift cable transmission end (2) in the right hand.
  5. Align the outside diameter of the transmission end (2) with the inside diameter of the shifter end (1).

    6. Object Number: 1399533 Size: SH
  6. Push the end of the transmission cable (3) inside the shifter end until the blue spring (2) on the transmission end (3) is fully compressed, this will engage the inner wire and lock both wires together.

    7. Object Number: 1399535 Size: SH

    Important: DO NOT hold the transmission end (1) during this operation, this will result in a mis-adjusted cable.

  7. Release the transmission end (3) and allow the spring (2) to tension/adjust the cable system.
  8. Pull the white cover (5) on the shifter end (1) back.
  9. Push the natural colored lock button (4) down to engage the locking teeth on the transmission end (3).

    10. Object Number: 466234 Size: SH
  10. Release the white cover (1).
  11. Verify the white cover (1) conceals the natural colored lock (2).
  12. If the white cover (1) does not conceal the natural colored lock (2), the shift cable must be re-adjusted. Refer to cable re-adjustment below.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Test the transmission for proper shift operation.
  15. If all of the gear positions cannot be achieved, the shift cable must be re-adjusted. Refer to cable re-adjustment below.

Cable Re-Adjustment

    Object Number: 466234 Size: SH
  1. Place the steering column shift lever back into the park (P) position.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Ensure that the transmission manual shaft lever is in the park (P) position.
  4. Pull the white cover (1) back to expose the natural colored lock (2). Under the lock (2), insert a flat bladed screwdriver under the lock ramp located at the top of the lock. The lock will pop up, and the transmission end will move slightly away from the shifter end.

    5. Object Number: 1399533 Size: SH
  5. Push the end of the transmission end (3) inside the shifter end (1) until the blue spring (2) on the transmission end (3) is fully compressed, this will engage the inner wire and lock both wires together.

    6. Object Number: 1399535 Size: SH

    Important: DO NOT hold the transmission end (1) during this operation, this will result in a mis-adjusted cable.

  6. Release the transmission end (3) and allow the spring (2) to tension/adjust the cable system.
  7. Pull the white cover (5) on the shifter end (1) back.
  8. Push the natural colored lock button (4) down to engage the locking teeth on the transmission end (3).

    9. Object Number: 466234 Size: SH
  9. Release the white cover (1).
  10. Verify the white cover (1) conceals the natural colored lock (2).