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Shift Cable

NOTE: The gearshift lever has its own detent mechanism. There is no need to hold it after engaging a gear.
  1. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . Place a .023" (0.6 mm) feeler gauge between gearshift lever and lever detent. See Fig 3 .
  2. Place range gearshift lever in Drive position. Hang a 3 lb. (1.4 kg) weight from gearshift lever. Loosen gearshift cable adjuster to adjust the cable then tighten cable adjuster. See Fig 4 . Remove the weight from the gearshift lever.
  3. Place the gearshift lever in the Park position and remove the feeler gauge. See Fig 3 . Install the lower steering column shroud. Install the screws. See Fig 2 . Install the upper steering column shroud. See Fig 1 .
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Upper Steering Column Shroud
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Fig 2: Removing & Installing Lower Steering Column Shroud
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Fig 3: Identifying Feeler Gauge
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Fig 4: Locating Cable Adjuster
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