42RLE Automatic Transmission (Service Information): Mechanism-Shift: Installation

Fig 1: Shifter Assembly

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1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

2 - NUTS

3 - GEARSHIFT CABLE

NOTE: There are two types of shift knobs. One that unscrews and one that the lower trim of the shift knob separates from the knob using a trim stick. After separating the lower trim from the knob pull upward to release the knob from the shift lever.

1. If a new shifter assembly is being installed, unscrew the original shift knob or separate the lower trim from the knob and pull up to remove the knob from the shift lever. Screw the knob onto the new shifter assembly's lever no more than 14 turns or install the lower trim onto the shift lever then push the knob onto the shift lever and install the lower trim piece onto the shift knob.
2. Install shifter assembly (1) onto the shifter assembly studs on the floor pan.
3. Install the nuts (2) to hold the shifter assembly (1) onto the floor pan. Tighten nuts to 7 N.m (65 in. lbs.).
   Fig 2: Gearshift Cable at Shifter Assembly

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   1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE

   2 - CABLE RETAINER AND NOTCH

   3 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY PIN

   4 - SHIFT LEVER

   5 - ADJUSTMENT BOLT

4. Place the floor shifter lever in PARK position.
5. Loosen the adjustment screw (5) on the gearshift cable (1).
6. Install the gearshift cable (1) to the shift lever pin (3).
   Fig 3: Park Lock Cable at Shifter

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   1 - PARK LOCK CABLE

   2 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

   3 - SHIFT MECHANISM CAM

7. Install the park lock cable (1) to the shift mechanism cam (3) and the notch in the shifter assembly (2). See Fig 3.
8. Verify that the key is in the LOCK position and remains there until the cable is fully adjusted.
9. Verify that the park lock cable adjustment tab is pulled upward to the unlocked position.
   Fig 4: Shifter Wiring Connectors

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   1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

   2 - WIRING CONNECTORS

10. Install the wiring harness connectors (2) to the shifter assembly.
11. Verify that the shift lever is in the PARK position.
12. Tighten the adjustment screw to 7 N.m (65 in. lbs.).
13. Verify that the key in the LOCK position and the shifter is in PARK.
14. Push downward on the park lock cable adjustment tab to lock the adjustment.
15. Verify correct shifter, park lock, and BTSI operation.
16. If necessary, install the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the floorpan and install the bolts to hold the shield to the floorpan.
17. Install any console parts removed for access to shift lever assembly and shift cables. Refer to INSTALLATION .