GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1999 🢒 GMC K Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 4L80-E 🢒 Shift Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 102218 Size: SH
  1. Position the steering column transmission shift lever to PARK (P).
  2. Remove the carpet and the carpet retainers on the driver's side to expose the shift cable. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column shift control.

    4. Object Number: 102220 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the shift cable from the retainers on the cab floor pan.
  5. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    6. Object Number: 106196 Size: SH
  6. Remove the cable retainer from the transmission mounted bracket. Squeeze the cable retainer while pulling the cable towards the rear of the vehicle.
  7. Disconnect the cable end from the transmission shift ball stud.
  8. Position the transmission shift to PARK (P). Rotate the shift clockwise until the lever reaches the full clockwise stop position.

    9. Object Number: 102222 Size: SH
  9. Remove the shift cable from under the fuel line and from the rear transmission bracket.
  10. Note the routing of the shift cable on the vehicle before removal.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Remove the shift cable grommet from the floor panel.
  13. Remove the shift cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 102215 Size: SH
  1. Position the steering column transmission shift lever to PARK (P).

    2. Object Number: 102224 Size: SH
  2. Ensure that the transmission is in the mechanical park position. Position the transmission range select lever to PARK (P). Rotate the shift clockwise until the lever reaches the full clockwise stop position.
  3. Install the shift cable to the vehicle. Route the cable in the original location noted during removal.

    4. Object Number: 102220 Size: SH
  4. Install the shift cable grommet to the floor panel.
  5. Install the shift cable retainers on the cab floor pan.

    6. Object Number: 102218 Size: SH
  6. Install the shift cable end to the steering column shift control.
  7. Make sure that the steering column transmission shift lever is in Park (P).
  8. Install the carpet and the carpet retainers on the driver's side. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.
  9. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    10. Object Number: 102222 Size: SH
  10. Route the range select lever cable under the fuel lines.
  11. Connect the shift cable to the rear transmission bracket.
  12. Install the shift cable retainer to the transmission cable bracket.

    13. Object Number: 102227 Size: SH
  13. Remove the black shipping clip from the new shift cable. Discard the clip.
  14. Install the shift cable end to the transmission range select lever. Push the cable end onto the transmission shift lever stud.
  15. Adjust the shift cable. Refer to Shift Cable Adjustment .