OEM Cadillac Escalade EXT Shift Cable

Cadillac Escalade EXT Shift Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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  Q: How to replace the automatic transmission shift cable on Cadillac Escalade EXT?

  A: One must begin replacement of the Shift Cable by positioning the Steering Column shift lever to park then removing the instrument panel knee bolster followed by the driver's seat. Start by unwinding the carpet insulation while still in the driver's area followed by the removal of the retainer that holds the cable to the Steering Column. Start by detaching the cable end from the Steering Column ball stud followed by de-pressing the tangs to extract the cable from the Steering Column bracket and finishing by removing the bolt holding the cable support to the brace but keep away from twisting or bending the Shift Cable. After that disconnect the support from the Shift Cable and extract the cable grommet from the floor panel. Climb underneath the vehicle while it remains supported at the appropriate height then unscrew the retaining clips from the cable which is anchored to the floor panel reinforcement. Fit the transmission manual shaft into mechanical park position before removing the cable retainer from the bracket and afterwards taking out the Transfer Case cable clip if it exists. Lower the vehicle with the Steering Column shift lever still in park position while detaching the end of the Shift Cable from the ball stud of the transmission range selector lever and depressing the tangs to remove it from the bracket. Start installation by putting the transmission manual shaft in mechanical park position then position and fasten the cable onto the bracket followed by connecting the Shift Cable end to the transmission range selector lever ball stud. Begin by installing the cable clip on the Transfer Case then attaching the cable to the bracket by using a retainer followed by placing the clips on the cable to the floor panel reinforcement before lowering the vehicle. Attach the cable grommet to the floor panel by preventing unnecessary cable bending or twisting as you connect it to its support system then install the cable on the support. Secure the cable support to the brace using a 10 nm (89 inch lbs.) bolt before connecting the cable to the Steering Column bracket while maintaining complete tangs insertion into the bracket. Attach the cable end to the Steering Column ball stud before attaching it with the retainer to secure the cable. Then put back the carpet and insulation in the driver's area and position the driver's seat and instrument panel knee bolster. Conclude the test by evaluating transmission shifting and make cable adjustments when shifting positions remain out of reach.