Range Selector Lever Cable Bracket Replacement (5.3L)
Range Selector Lever Cable Bracket Replacement (5.3L)
Removal Procedure
1. Ensure the vehicle is in the PARK position.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
3. Disconnect the transmission vent hose retainer (4) from the transmission range selector cable bracket.
4. Remove the heat shield bolts (1).
5. Remove the heat shield (2).
Important: Do not pull on the boot portion of the cable.
6. Disconnect the range selector cable end (3) from the range selector lever.
7. Remove the retainer (1) from the range selector cable (2).
8. Push the range selector cable locking tabs (2) inward toward each other to release the cable from the bracket.
9. Remove the bolts securing the transmission range selector cable bracket to the transmission.
10. Remove the transmission range selector cable bracket from the transmission.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the transmission range selector cable bracket to the transmission.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .
2. Install the transmission range selector cable bracket bolts.
Tighten the transmission range selector cable bracket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
3. Install the range selector cable (2) to the range selector cable bracket. Ensure the range selector cable retaining tabs fully engage the range selector cable bracket.
4. Install the retainer (1) to the range selector cable (2).
5. Connect the range selector cable end (3) to the transaxle range switch lever.
6. Install the heat shield (2).
7. Install the heat shield bolts (1).
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
8. Connect the transmission vent hose retainer (4) to the transmission range selector cable bracket.
9. Adjust the automatic transmission range selector cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (3.7L) (Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (3.7L))Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (5.3L) (Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (5.3L)) .
10. Lower the vehicle.