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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • Block all of the wheels on the vehicle.
   • Apply the park brake.
   • Ensure that the shift control lever is in the N (neutral) position before you remove the shift cables.


    Object Number: 203427  Size: SH
  1. Remove the 4 fasteners that secure the shift boot to the shift control. Position the shift boot away for access.

  2. Object Number: 203428  Size: SH
  3. Remove the 2 nuts, washers, and clips that secure the shift and select cables to the shift control.
  4. Remove the 4 nuts and washers and U-bolts that secure each shift control to the panel.
  5. Remove the shift and select cables from the panel.
  6. Tilt the cab. Refer to Cab Tilting .
  7. Pull the cables through the cab.

  8. Object Number: 203429  Size: SH
  9. If equipped with the Eaton® RT transmission, remove the following fasteners securing the shift and select cables to the transmission select and shift levers:
  10. • The 2 bolts
    • The 4 washers
    • The 2 nuts
    • The 2 clips
  11. If equipped with the Eaton® FS transmission, remove the following fasteners securing the shift and select cables to the transmission select and shift levers:
  12. • The 2 nuts
    • The 4 bolts
    • The 2 cable blocks

    Object Number: 203431  Size: SH
  13. Remove the following fasteners securing the shift and select cables to the left frame rail. Note the routing of the shift and select cables:
  14. • The bolts
    • The nuts
    • The brackets
    • The clips

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 203431  Size: SH
  1. Install the following fasteners securing the shift and select cables to the left frame rail:
  2. • The bolts
    • The nuts
    • The brackets
    • The clips

    Tighten
    Tighten the frame rail bracket bolts and nuts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  3. Route the shift and select cables through the cab.
  4. Install the 2 U-bolts, 4 nuts and washers securing the shift control cables to the panel.

  5. Object Number: 203428  Size: SH
  6. Install the following fasteners securing the shift and select cables to the shift control:
  7. • The 2 nuts
    • The washers

    Tighten

        • Tighten the shift and select cable nuts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
        • Tighten the shift control panel nuts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

    Object Number: 203429  Size: SH
  8. Install the 4 fasteners that secure the shift boot to the shift control.
  9. Install the cables to the frame with the 2 clamps and fasteners.
  10. Lower the cab.
  11. Install the cables to the transmission with the 2 nuts.
  12. If equipped with a RT Eaton® transmission, install the cables to the cable brackets with 2 clamps, washer and 4 bolts.
  13. If equipped with a Eaton® FS transmission, install the cables to the cable brackets with 2 blocks and 4 bolts and washers.