Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement (5.3L)
Warning
The automatic transaxle range selector cable is made out of two cable sections. After initial connection never separate the two metal couplings from one another. Integrity of the connection of the two metal couplings will be lost if separation of the two metal couplings occurs. When servicing the transaxle remove the cable at the automatic transaxle range selector lever and at the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket. If either section of the cable needs to be replaced, replace both of the cable sections. Loss of connection integrity of the two metal couplings can cause loss of transaxle shift control which could result in personal injury.
Note: The range selector cable can be disassembled and removed as two independent sections when removal of the complete cable is not necessary, or the cable can remain together and be removed as one piece not requiring disassembly of the cable.
Disassembling Cable
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Ensure that the shift control lever is in the park (P) position.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
4. Pull back the spring loaded cover (2) to expose the cable adjustment lock (3).
5. Lift the cable adjustment lock (3) up to unlock both halves of the range selector cable (1, 4).
6. Rotate the range selector cable to expose the retaining clip (5).
It may be necessary to pull the transaxle end of the range selector cable (4) out of the shift control end of the range selector cable (1) to fully expose the retaining clip (5).
7. Remove the retaining clip (2) from the range selector cable (3).
8. Separate the shift control end of the cable (1) from the transmission end of the cable (3).
Cable Removal - Transmission End
1. Remove the range selector cable retainers (2) from the frame.
2. Remove the heat shield bolts (1).
3. Remove the heat shield (2).
Note: Do not pull on the boot portion of the cable.
4. Disconnect the range selector cable end (3) from the range selector lever.
5. Remove the retainer (1) from the range selector cable (2).
6. Push the range selector cable locking tabs (2) inward toward each other to release the cable from the bracket.
Cable Removal - Shift Control End
1. Push the cable grommet (2) and cable (1) up through the floor panel.
2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Remove the left hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side.
4. Pull the drivers side carpet up, enough to access the range selector cable.
5. Disconnect the range selector cable retainer (1) from the lower dash panel.
6. Complete the following in order to disconnect the range selector cable (4) from the transmission range selector lever ball stud (1).
1. Insert a flat bladed tool between the range selector cable end (2) and the range selector lever.
2. Pry the range selector cable end (2) away from the range selector lever.
7. Remove the retainer (3) from the range selector cable (4).
8. Push the range selector cable locking tabs inward toward each other to release from the steering column bracket (5).
9. Remove the range selector cable (4) from the vehicle.
Cable Installation - Shift Control End
1. Install the range selector cable (4) to the steering column bracket (5).
2. Install the retainer (3) to the range selector cable (4).
3. Push the range selector cable end (2) onto the range selector lever ball stud (1) to secure.
4. Connect the range selector cable retainer (2) to the lower dash panel (1).
5. Push the range selector cable down through the floor panel (2) and seat the cable grommet (1).
6. Reposition the drivers side carpet to the floor panel.
7. Inspect below the accelerator pedal for binding, to ensure full range of motion.
8. Install the left hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side.
9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
Cable Installation - Transaxle End
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
Note: Ensure the range selector cable is routed exactly as originally positioned in the vehicle to avoid coming into contact with potential hazards such as hot, sharp, and moving objects.
2. Install the range selector cable (2) to the range selector cable bracket. Ensure the range selector cable retaining tabs fully engage the range selector cable bracket.
3. Install the retainer (1) to the range selector cable (2).
4. Connect the range selector cable end (3) to the transaxle range switch lever.
5. Install the heat shield (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
6. Install the heat shield bolts (1) and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
7. Install the range selector cable retainers (2) to the frame.
Assembling Cable
1. Install the cable retaining clip (2).
2. Push the transaxle end of the range selector cable (4) into the shift control end of the range selector cable (1) until the cable retaining clip (5) is fully locked into the range selector cable groove (3).
3. Ensure that the shift control lever and the transaxle range select lever are both in the park (P) position.
4. Ensure the transaxle cable end (4) is not being held and that the spring is allowed to tension the cable.
5. Depress the cable adjustment lock (3) in order to lock both halves of the range selector cable (1, 4).
6. Release the spring loaded cover (2) allowing it to cover the cable adjustment lock.
7. Adjust the automatic transmission range selector cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (2.9L and 3.7L) AdjustmentsRange Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (5.3L) Adjustments.
8. Lower the vehicle.