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

Fig 1: 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

1. Remove any necessary console parts for access to shift lever assembly and shifter cables. Refer to REMOVAL .
2. If necessary, remove the bolts holding the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the floorpan and remove the shield.
3. Shift transmission into PARK.
4. Disconnect the transmission shift cable (1) at shift lever (3) and shifter assembly bracket (2).
5. Remove the shift cable retainer (2) from the notch in the shifter assembly (2).
   Fig 2: Park Lock Cable at Shifter

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   1 - PARK LOCK CABLE

   2 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

   3 - SHIFT MECHANISM CAM

6. Verify the key is in the LOCK position and disconnect the park lock cable (1) from the shifter mechanism cam (3) and the notch in the shifter assembly (3).
   Fig 3: Shifter Wiring Connectors

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   1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

   2 - WIRING CONNECTORS

7. Disengage all wiring connectors (2) from the shifter assembly (1).
   Fig 4: Shifter Assembly

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   1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

   2 - NUTS

   3 - GEARSHIFT CABLE

8. Remove all nuts (2) holding the shifter assembly (1) to the floor pan.
9. Remove the shifter assembly (1) from the vehicle.