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Shift Cable

WARNING: Adjust shift cable so engine will start with transmission in Park or Neutral only. Misadjusted shift linkage could cause clutch and/or band failure in transmission.
CAUTION: To prevent transmission damage, hold lever out of Park when tightening cable adjusting nut.
  1. Place gearshift lever in Neutral. Raise and support vehicle. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, pry up to release shift cable adjustment lock. See Fig 1.
  2. Ensure gearshift lever and transmission shift lever are in Neutral. Press in on shift cable lock to secure cable adjustment in place. Lower vehicle and check gearshift lever operation.
Fig 1: Adjusting Shift Cable
G98B07120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.