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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMNDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESHIGH SHIFT EFFORT
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2
High Shift Effort
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION High Shift Effort
High Shift Effort
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation |
| 2 | Verify that a high shift effort is required in order to shift out of the PARK position. Does the shifter operate normally? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Inspect for worn or damaged shift cable components. Are the shift cable components worn or damaged? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect for a damaged linear shift assembly. Is the linear shift assembly damaged? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the shift cable for binding or misadjustment. Is the shift cable binding or misadjusted? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 3 |
| 6 | Replace the shift cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement
in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E or to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement
in Automatic Transmission - 4L80-E/4L85-E. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 7 | Replace the linear shift assembly. Refer to Linear Shift Assembly Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 | Adjust the shift cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjustment
in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E or to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjustment
in Automatic Transmission - 4L80-E/4L85-E. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
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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.