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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 573 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 4L60-E/4L65-E (INTRODUCTION, SERVICE & REPLACEMENT))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR CABLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Shift Control Cable Bracket & Shift Control Cable
    GM71444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the shift control cable bracket to the shift control cable, if removed.
    1. Slide the smaller diameter portion of the cable into the slot in the shift cable bracket.
    2. Push the tabs through the hole in the bracket to lock the cable in place.
    3. Insert the shift cable retaining staple clip between the shift cable retaining tabs.

      Press the staple clip firmly to secure.

    2. Fig 2: Shift Control Cable & Driveline Tunnel Bracket
    GM71445Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position and install the shift control cable to the driveline tunnel bracket.
    1. Slide the smaller diameter portion of the shift cable into the slot in the driveline tunnel bracket.
    2. Push the shift cable retaining tabs through the hole in the bracket to lock the cable in place.
    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.
    5. Fig 3: Shift Control Cable Bracket & Nuts
    GM71443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the shift control cable bracket to the transmission studs.
    6. 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).

    7. Fig 4: Transmission Shift Control Cable & Bracket
    GM173669Courtesy 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.
    10. Fig 5: Transmission Shift Control Cable
    GM173667Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. If installing a NEW transmission shift control cable, remove the shipping guard from the adjuster lock.
    11. Fig 6: Depressing The Shift Control Cable Adjuster Lock
    GM73238Courtesy 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. Firmly apply the parking brake.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON; DO NOT start the engine.
    3. Apply the regular brakes.
    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. Shift from PARK directly to FIRST.
    6. Repeat steps 13.4 and 13.5 an additional 2 times.
    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. Shift the floor shift control into PARK.
    9. Release the regular brakes.
    10. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    11. Release the parking brake.
  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.
    17. 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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