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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 128 (SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONFLOOR SHIFT CONTROL ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time
Floor Shift Control Assembly: Installation
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Installation
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- Spread the console side panels apart and install the shifter assembly. See Fig 2 . Install the shifter fasteners. Tighten the shifter fasteners to 79 INCH lbs. (9 N.m). Connect the shifter backlight wire harness connector. Insert the park lock cable into the park lock cam on the shifter.
- Slide the park lock cable into the shifter and ensure the cable locking tab is fully engaged. Connect the shift lock solenoid wire harness connector. Snap the shift cable terminal onto the shifter pin. Fasten the shift cable to the shifter. See Fig 1 . Tighten the shift cable fastener to 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m).
- Adjust the shift cable as follows: place the shifter in the Neutral position. Loosen the shifter adjuster nut. Tighten the adjuster nut. Tighten the adjuster nut to 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m). Install the console trim plate.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.