OEM Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 Shift Cable

Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 Shift Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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  Q: How to replace the automatic transmission shift cable on Chevrolet Avalanche 2500?

  A: Both pieces of the Shift Cable serve independently of each other giving technicians the ability to remove either the column end or transmission end separately. The first step to change the automatic transmission Shift Cable at the rear/transmission end is to position the steering column shift lever into park mode while raising the vehicle. First position the transmission manual shaft in mechanical park and extract the Shift Cable end from the transmission shift lever ball stud. Identify the center connection on the transmission Shift Cable before you remove the white plastic cover and lift up the lock button center tabs. Beyond placing the steering column shift lever at park the technician can maintain better reach because they radially pull on the center section of the existing e-clip for removal. To detach the Shift Cable from its bracket proceed by disconnecting its center connectors then taking out the bracket retainer followed by pushing cable tangs to free it from the bracket before extracting it if equipped from any Transfer Case clips. After you secure the rear transmission-end of the Shift Cable to the vehicle you should install it on the Transfer Case clips when present and align and install it to the bracket before putting the retainer back. To start, install a new e-clip on the cable's front half which is attached to the steering column while the transmission manual shaft lever should be placed in mechanical park. Finally, use the transmission shift lever ball stud to connect the assembly of the Shift Cable end. Use the left hand to hold the steering column end of the transmission cable while using the right hand to hold its transmission end. Place the outer diameter of cable against the inner diameter of cable. Applying constant force to cable allows cable insertion until the blue spring on cable is completely compressed. Proper execution of this action will prevent system misalignment. The technician should release cable end for blue spring tensioning while pulling back white cover from cable end then pushing natural lock button downwards to engage locking teeth on cable end. Verify the white cover hides the natural colored lock by performing the adjustment steps once again if it does not. Drive the vehicle down to check transmission shift quality before readjusting the valve if any gears remain unreachable.