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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 858963  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 in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  3. Remove the driver's seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.
  4. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
  5. Remove the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.

  6. Object Number: 858966  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: 394467  Size: SH
  10. Remove the bolt securing the cable support to the brace.

  11. Object Number: 394466  Size: SH

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

  12. Remove the range selector cable from the support.

  13. Object Number: 858974  Size: SH
  14. Remove the cable grommet from the floor panel.
  15. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  16. Object Number: 394470  Size: SH
  17. Remove the clips on the cable from the floor panel reinforcement.

  18. Object Number: 858985  Size: SH
  19. Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned in mechanical park.
  20. Remove the retainer that secures the cable to the bracket.

  21. Object Number: 738167  Size: SH
  22. Remove the cable clip on the transfer case, if equipped.
  23. Remove the range selector cable end (2) from the transmission range selector lever ball stud (1).
  24. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the bracket.
  25. Lower the vehicle and ensure that the steering column shift lever is still in the park position.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 738167  Size: SH
  1. Ensure that the transmission manual shaft lever is in the mechanical park position.
  2. Align and install the cable to the bracket.
  3. Install the range selector cable end (2) to the transmission range selector lever ball stud (1).
  4. Install the cable clip on the transfer case, if equipped.

  5. Object Number: 858985  Size: SH
  6. Install the retainer that secures the cable to the bracket.

  7. Object Number: 394470  Size: SH
  8. Install the clips on the cable to the floor panel reinforcement.
  9. Lower the vehicle.

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

  12. Object Number: 394466  Size: SH

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

  13. Install the range selector cable to the support.
  14. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 394467  Size: SH
  15. Install the bolt securing the cable support to the brace.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 858966  Size: SH
  17. Install the cable to the steering column bracket.
  18. Ensure the tangs fully seat (snap) into the steering column bracket.
  19. Install the cable end to the steering column ball stud.

  20. Object Number: 858963  Size: SH
  21. Install the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
  22. Position the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
  23. Install the driver's seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.
  24. Install the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  25. Test the transmission for proper shift operation.
  26. If all of the gear positions cannot be achieved, adjust the cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .