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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 18 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SERVICING)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSHIFT CABLE (COLUMN SHIFT)INSTALLATION
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U
Shift Cable (Column Shift): Installation
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation
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- Install the shift cable through the cowl panel and seat the grommet. See Figure . Slide the transaxle range selector cable (2) fully into the bracket until it snaps into place. See Figure .
- Connect the transaxle range selector cable terminal to the shift lever pin. See Figure . Install the retainer to the transaxle range selector cable mechanism.
- Install the left closeout/insulator panel. See appropriate SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS article. Insert the transaxle range selector cable into the bracket. Connect the transaxle range selector cable terminal to the transaxle manual shift lever pin. See Figure .
- Install the retainer to the transaxle range selector cable mechanism. See Figure . Adjust the automatic transmission range selector cable. See SHIFT CABLE under ADJUSTMENTS.
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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.