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For 1990-2009 cars only

Shift Cable Replacement Steering Column

Removal Procedure

  1. Engage the park brake.
  2. Make sure the ignition is in the OFF position.

  3. Object Number: 201500  Size: SH
  4. Remove the clips securing the shift cable to the transmission.
  5. Remove the cotter pin and the clevis pin securing the clevis to the transmission shift lever.

  6. Object Number: 201492  Size: SH
  7. Remove the cotter pin and the clevis pin (3) securing the shift cable clevis (2) to the steering column (1).
  8. Remove the shift cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the shift cable to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 201492  Size: SH
  3. Install the cotter pin and the clevis pin (3) in order to secure the shift cable clevis (2) to the steering column (1).

  4. Object Number: 201500  Size: SH
  5. Install the cotter pin and the clevis pin in order to secure the clevis to the transmission shift lever.
  6. Install the clips in order to secure the shift cable to the transmission.
  7. Start the engine.
  8. Test the shift operation of the transmission.

Shift Cable Replacement Floor Shift

Removal Procedure

  1. Engage the park brake.
  2. Make sure the ignition is in the OFF position.

  3. Object Number: 201500  Size: SH
  4. Remove the clips securing the shift cable to the transmission.
  5. Remove the cotter pin and the clevis pin securing the clevis to the transmission shift lever.
  6. Remove the floor mounted range selector.

  7. Object Number: 201502  Size: SH
  8. Remove the nut securing the trunnion to the shift cable.

  9. Object Number: 201505  Size: SH
  10. Remove the grommet through the floor panel.
  11. Remove the shift cable through the floor panel.
  12. Remove the shift cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the shift cable to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 201505  Size: SH
  3. Install the end of the shift cable with the threaded stud through the floor panel.
  4. Install the grommet on the shift cable to the floor panel.

  5. Object Number: 201502  Size: SH

    Important: Avoid binding of the shift cable. Do not use pliers or crimping tools in order to hold the shift cable when tightening the trunnion nut.

  6. Install the nut in order to secure the trunnion to the shift cable.
  7. Install the floor mounted range selector.

  8. Object Number: 201500  Size: SH
  9. Install the cotter pin and the clevis pin in order to secure the clevis to the transmission shift lever.
  10. Install the clips in order to secure the shift cable to the transmission.
  11. Start the engine.
  12. Test the shift operation of the transmission.