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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 Escalade EXT 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 2ML70 🢒 Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1774414 Size: SH
  1. Position the steering column shift lever to the park position.
  2. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  3. Remove the driver seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  4. Remove the body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver area.
  6. Remove the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.

    7. Object Number: 1774419 Size: SH
  7. Remove the cable end from the steering column ball stud.
  8. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket.

    9. Object Number: 1774421 Size: SH

    Important: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when removing the cable from the support.

  9. Remove the range selector cable from the support.

    10. Object Number: 858974 Size: SH
  10. Remove the cable grommet from the floor panel.
  11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    12. Object Number: 394470 Size: SH
  12. Remove the clips on the cable from the floor panel reinforcement.
  13. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    14. Object Number: 1970183 Size: SH
  14. Remove the range selector lever cable heat shield bolts (1).
  15. Remove the range selector lever cable heat shield (2).
  16. Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned in mechanical park.

    17. Object Number: 1970184 Size: SH
  17. Disconnect the range selector lever cable (2) from the range select lever.
  18. Remove the range selector lever cable retainer (1).
  19. Remove the range selector lever cable (2) from the cable bracket.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the transmission range selector cable to the vehicle.
  2. Ensure that the transmission manual shaft lever is in the mechanical park position.

    3. Object Number: 1970184 Size: SH
  3. Install the range selector lever cable (2) to the cable bracket.
  4. Install the range selector lever cable retainer (1).
  5. Connect the range selector lever cable (2) to the range select lever.

    6. Object Number: 1970183 Size: SH
  6. Install the range selector lever cable heat shield (2).

    7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the range selector lever cable heat shield bolts (1).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.

    9. Object Number: 394470 Size: SH
  9. Install the clips on the cable to the floor panel reinforcement.
  10. Lower the vehicle and ensure that the steering column shift lever is still in the park position.

    11. Object Number: 858974 Size: SH
  11. Install the cable grommet to the floor panel.

    12. Object Number: 1774421 Size: SH

    Important: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when installing the cable to the support.

  12. Install the range selector cable to the support.

    13. Object Number: 1774419 Size: SH
  13. Install the cable to the steering column bracket.
  14. Ensure the tangs fully engage into the steering column bracket.
  15. Install the cable end to the steering column ball stud.

    16. Object Number: 1774414 Size: SH
  16. Install the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
  17. Position the carpet and insulation around the driver area.
  18. Install the body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
  19. Install the driver seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  20. Install the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  21. Test the transmission for proper shift operation.
  22. If all of the gear positions cannot be achieved, adjust the cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .