Shift Cable: Service and Repair

A/T Shift Cable Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repair or service.

1. Remove the center console Center Console Removal/Installation.

2. Move the shift lever to R.

3. Pry the socket holder lock (A) up and off, using a screwdriver.






4. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.






5. Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) counterclockwise, push it against the socket holder bracket (B), then slide the socket holder to remove the shift cable (C) from the bracket.






6. Remove the air cleaner housing mounting bracket (A).





7. Remove the snap pin (B) and the control pin (C) from the selector control lever (D).

8. Remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder (E), then separate the shift cable (F) from the selector control lever.

9. Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake, block both rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.

10. Remove the shift cable heat shield.

11. Remove the bolts securing shift cable bracket A.






12. Remove the nuts securing shift cable bracket B and the grommet (C).





13. Remove the shift cable grommet, and pull out the shift cable (D).

14. Insert a new shift cable through the grommet hole (E), and install the grommet in its hole. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.

15. Secure shift cable bracket B and the grommet with the nuts.

16. Secure shift cable bracket A with the bolts.

17. Make sure that the transmission is in the R position at the selector control shaft.

18. Secure the shift cable holder on the transmission with the bolts.

19. Apply molybdenum grease to the hole in the shift cable end collar (A). Attach the shift cable end to the selector control lever (B). Insert the control pin (C) through the selector control lever hole (D), through the shift cable end hole, and into the selector control lever slotted hole (E) in the direction shown. Push the control pin until its flange (F) contacts the selector control lever surface.





20. Insert the snap pin (G) in the direction shown through the control pin hole and out the opening (H) of the selector control lever so that the hooked end (I) of the snap pin snaps into the countersunk hole (J) of the control pin.

21. Install the air cleaner housing mounting bracket.

22. Install the shift cable on the shift lever, and adjust the cable Adjustments.