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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 178865  Size: SH
  1. Apply the parking brake.
  2. Position the steering column shift lever to park.
  3. Remove the following from the steering column lever:
  4. 3.1. The cotter pin
    3.2. The retainer pin
    3.3. The sleeve that secures the shift cable to the steering column lever
  5. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  6. Object Number: 178878  Size: SH

    Important: Ensure that the transmission is in the mechanical park position prior to removing the shift cable from the vehicle. The transmission control lever can be positioned to mechanical park by rotating the control lever clockwise until it reaches its full clockwise stop position.

  7. Remove the bolts and nuts that secure the shift cable to the frame rail.

  8. Object Number: 178876  Size: SH
  9. Remove the nut that secures the shift cable and clip to the transmission cable bracket.
  10. Remove the cotter pin and retainer pin that secures the shift cable to the transmission.
  11. Remove the shift cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 178876  Size: SH

    Important: Ensure that the column shift lever and the transmission control lever are in the mechanical park position prior to installing the shift cable to the vehicle. The transmission control lever can be positioned to the mechanical park position by rotating the control lever clockwise until it reaches its full clockwise stop position.

  1. Install the shift cable to the vehicle.
  2. Install the cotter pin and the retaining pin that secures the shift cable to the transmission.
  3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the nut that secures the shift cable and clip to the transmission cable bracket.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the nut that secures the shift cable and clip to the transmission cable bracket to 6 N·m 53 lb in).


    Object Number: 178878  Size: SH
  6. Install the bolts and nuts that secure the shift cable to the frame rail.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts and nuts that secure the shift cable to the frame rail to 10 N·m 53 lb in).

  8. Lower the vehicle.

  9. Object Number: 178865  Size: SH
  10. Install the following to the steering column lever:
  11. • The cotter pin
    • The retainer pin
    • The sleeve that secures the shift cable to the steering column lever
  12. Adjust the shift cable if required. Refer to Shift Cable Adjustment .
  13. Start the engine and check the transmission for normal shift operation.