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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 140 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SERVICING)ADJUSTMENTSSHIFT CABLE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time
Shift Cable
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Shift Cable
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Adjust the shift cable while the transaxle manual control lever and the shift control lever are in the Neutral position only. Failure to do so may cause misadjustment.
- Set the parking brake. Block the wheels. Disconnect the shift cables at both ends with the system in Neutral.
- Push the adjuster up to the adjustment position until the cable housings separate. This releases the adjuster. See Fig 1 . Depress the adjuster clip once.
- This mobilizes the adjuster housing toward the transaxle end fitting. Line up the end fittings so they slide together until you feel the parts cam together and lock.
- Depress the adjuster clip completely. This locks the cable into its adjusted service position. Pull the conduit in the opposite direction to assure full system adjustment of the shift cable.
- The horseshoe clip with the tab is flush when fully engaged. See Fig 2 .
- Fully engage the conduit. The horseshoe clip with the tab is not flush when not fully engaged. Install the shift cable retainer and the wiring harness clip or wiring harness strap.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to separate the metal couplings. Replace both cable pieces if the metal couplings are separated. Both of the cable sections will be damaged if the 2 metal couplings are disconnected.
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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.