Cable, Shift: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Transmission Shift Cable

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1. From under the hood, route the gearshift cable (1) through the dash panel and toward the shifter assembly.
2. From under the hood, install the grommet to the dash panel.
3. Engage the gearshift cable retainer into the notch in the shifter assembly (2).
4. Install the gearshift cable (1) onto the shift lever pin.
5. Loosen the cable adjustment nut, if necessary.
   Fig 2: Removing/Installing Shift Cable & Bracket

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6. Raise vehicle.
7. Verify that the transmission is in the PARK position by trying to rotate the propeller shaft. If the propeller shaft rotates, move the transmission manual shift lever to the full rearward position and turn the propeller shaft until the PARK system is engaged.
8. Route the gearshift cable (3) through the mounting bracket (4).
9. Engage the gearshift cable (3) eyelet onto the transmission manual shift lever.
   Fig 3: Transmission Shift Cable

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10. Lower vehicle.
11. Verify that the shifter is in the PARK position.
12. Tighten the adjustment nut to 30 N.m (265 in.lbs.).
13. Verify correct shifter operation.
14. If necessary, install the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the shifter assembly and install the bolts to hold the shield to the shifter assembly.
15. Install the floor console, lower instrument panel components. Refer to CONSOLE, FLOOR, INSTALLATION and PANEL, INSTRUMENT, INSTALLATION dash panel insulation pad as necessary.