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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1999PICKUP K1500, 5.7 RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 634 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 4L60-E/4L65-E (SERVICE & REPLACEMENT))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR CABLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1999 Chevrolet Pickup K1500, 5.7 R

Installation Procedure

1999 Chevrolet Pickup K1500, 5.7 RSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the shift control cable bracket to the shift control cable, if removed.
    1. 1.1. Slide the smaller diameter portion of the cable into the slot in the shift cable bracket.
    2. 1.2. Push the tabs through the hole in the bracket to lock the cable in place.
    3. 1.3. Insert the shift cable retaining staple clip between the shift cable retaining tabs.

      Press the staple clip firmly to secure.

    Fig 1: Installing Shift Control Cable Bracket To Shift Control Cable
    G01972891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position and install the shift control cable to the driveline tunnel bracket.
    1. 2.1. Slide the smaller diameter portion of the shift cable into the slot in the driveline tunnel bracket.
    2. 2.2. Push the shift cable retaining tabs through the hole in the bracket to lock the cable in place.
    3. 2.3. Insert the shift cable retaining staple clip between the shift cable retaining tabs.

      Press the staple clip firmly to secure.

  3. Align the shift control cable end to the floor shift control arm stud.
  4. CAREFULLY secure the shift control cable end clip to the floor shift control arm stud.
    Fig 2: Installing Shift Control Cable To Driveline Tunnel Bracket
    G01972892Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the shift control cable bracket to the transmission studs.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the nuts retaining the shift control cable bracket to the transmission.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the transmission shift control cable bracket retaining nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Nuts Retaining Shift Control Cable Bracket To Transmission
    G01972893Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Check to be sure that BOTH the floor shift control and the transmission are in NEUTRAL.
  8. Align the shift control cable end to the transmission shift lever stud.
  9. CAREFULLY  secure the shift control cable end clip to the transmission shift lever stud.
    Fig 4: Shift Control Cable & Bracket
    G01972894Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. If installing a NEW transmission shift control cable, remove the shipping guard from the adjuster lock.
    Fig 5: Removing Shipping Guard From Adjuster Lock
    G01972895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. If installing a NEW transmission shift control cable, depress the shift control cable adjuster lock.
  12. Lower the vehicle; leave the vehicle on the hoist.
  13. Verify that the shift control cable is operating smoothly.
    1. 13.1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
    2. 13.2. Turn the ignition switch to ON; DO NOT start the engine.
    3. 13.3. Apply the regular brakes.
    4. 13.4. Shift from NEUTRAL to FIRST, then shift from FIRST to SECOND, then DRIVE and so on; pause for 1 second in each detent position.

      Take note of an audible sound from the transmission shift lever each time a shift detent is selected.

    5. 13.5. Shift from PARK directly to FIRST.
    6. 13.6. Repeat steps 13.4 and 13.5 an additional 2 times.
    7. 13.7. If any binding is felt during this check, or if no audible sound was produced from the transmission shift lever, inspect the shift control cable for damage (at either end of the cable).
    8. 13.8. Shift the floor shift control into PARK.
    9. 13.9. Release the regular brakes.
    10. 13.10. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    11. 13.11. Release the parking brake.
    Fig 6: Identifying Shift Control Cable Adjuster Lock
    G01972896Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Raise and support the vehicle.
  15. Install the driveline tunnel closeout panel.
  16. Install the catalytic converter assembly. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT in Engine Exhaust.
    CAUTION: Refer to ROAD TEST CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  17. Test drive the vehicle in an area with little traffic; ensure that the transmission will shift smoothly into, and maintain each detent position.
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