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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 18 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SERVICING)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSHIFT CABLE (COLUMN SHIFT)REMOVAL
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U
Shift Cable (Column Shift): Removal
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Removal
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- Set the park brake and chock the wheels. Fully lift the retainer from the shift cable mechanism. See Figure .
- Disconnect the shift cable terminal from the manual shift lever pin. See Figure . Press the locking tabs inward in order to release the shift cable from the bracket.
- Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Disconnect the shift cable terminal from the shift control lever pin. See Fig 1 .
- Remove the retainer from the shift cable mechanism. Press the locking tabs (1) inward in order to release the shift cable (2) from the bracket. See Fig 2 .
- Unplug the shift cable grommet at the cowl panel and remove the shift cable from the vehicle. See Figure .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.