OEM Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Shift Cable

Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Shift Cable Parts and Q&A

• Shift Cable
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  Q: How to remove and install the shift cable for the 4L60-E Automatic Transmission on Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

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  The 4l60-e automatic transmission Shift Cable operates through two distinct sections because each segment can be separated from the column end or transmission end individually. The process to remove the Shift Cable starts with setting the steering column shift lever to park and then elevating the vehicle. The manual transmission shaft must be placed in mechanical park before using a tool to extract the retainer securing the Shift Cable terminal shaft end while also detaching the terminal shaft end from the transmission shift lever ball stud. You must remove the Shift Cable from the transmission bracket by pushing the rear of the vehicle with both tangs depressed on the conduit end fitting. Move to the middle portion of the transmission Shift Cable to find its center connector where you should gently pull on the white plastic cover before lifting both center tabs on the lock button. Remove the existing e-clip by pulling the center section radially and detach the Shift Cable center connector ends before pulling out the cable half from the vehicle. The new e-clip needs installation onto the Shift Cable end but only after setting the steering column shift lever properly in the park position. After removing the steering column shroud and driver seat users need to strip back carpet and insulation layers in the driver space. The first step involves removing the Shift Cable retainer from the steering column followed by a terminal shaft end disconnection from the ball stud and extraction of the conduit end fitting from the steering column bracket. Carry out the bolt removal procedure for the Shift Cable support to its brace with proper Shift Cable restraint to prevent excessive torque on the Shift Cable. Next disconnect the Shift Cable from this support and then break free the floor panel grommet. After elevating the vehicle once more you should remove both clips from the Shift Cable which are mounted on the floor panel reinforcement. Disconnect the cable terminal end fitting near the transmission manual shaft ball stud and discard the e-clip that you remove. You will find the new Shift Cable front section already includes an e-clip during purchase. Begin installation by setting both the steering column shift lever and transmission manual shaft lever to park position while you will then install two clips on the Shift Cable to the floor panel reinforcement before passing the Shift Cable through floor panel holes and install the grommet. South the vehicle while you attach the Shift Cable conduit end fitting to the steering column bracket where it needs to seat the tangs completely. Hook the Shift Cable terminal shaft end to the steering column ball stud before attaching it with the designated retainer. The installation of Shift Cable at support requires tightening bolt to a torque value of 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). The next procedure includes returning the carpet and insulation and the driver's seat along with the steering column shroud. Raise the car again then use one hand to hold the transmission cable front section and the second hand to hold the back section before aligning them before pushing the rear cable end into the front cable until you reach full compression of the blue spring. After releasing the rear cable end the blue spring will adjust the system automatically while you draw back the white cover to reach the natural colored lock button for engaging the locking teeth. Carefully check whether the white cover successfully covers the lock. If it does not, you must go back and repeat the required steps. The final step includes lowering the vehicle for transmission shift operation testing as well as cable adjustment if you need to achieve all gear positions.
• Parking Brake Cable
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  Q: How to replace the shift cable in a 4L60-E automatic transmission on Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

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  For replacing the shift cable of a 4L60-E automatic transmission start by positioning the steering column shift lever to park and performing vehicle elevation. First position the transmission manual shaft into mechanical park mode before removing the bracket retainer holding the shift cable to the transmission bracket and disconnecting the shift cable terminal shaft from the transmission shift lever ball stud. Push the shift cable from the transmission bracket by pushing the conduit end fitting towards the vehicle's rear after you have depressed its double tangs. Slide the transmission shift cable toward the vehicle's middle section until the center connector appears. Then remove the white plastic cover and activate the lock button's center tabs. Next separate the shift cable center connector ends to free both halves from vehicle service. Toss the unused E-clip into the garbage. First install a new E-clip onto the shift cable end while positioning the steering column shift lever to park then strip away the steering column shroud and the driver's seat. First remove the driver's area floor covering combined with insulation then free the shift cable from its column retainer and disconnect the ball stud shaped cable end from the steering column. Connectors on the shift cable conduit end fitting should come out of the steering column bracket while preventing both twisting and bending of the shift cable. The support receives the shift cable before the grommet receives removal from the floor panel. Lift the vehicle a second time to detach the two retaining clips on the shift cable from its reinforcement point in the floor panel. Remove the E-clip from the transmission manual shaft ball stud terminal end fitting while disconnecting this fitting at the cable terminal end. Discard the E-clip as you proceed. A new front section of the shift cable ships ready with an installed E-clip. Unscrew the center connector ends of the shift cable to remove the cable half from the vehicle. Place the steering column shift lever to the park position before inserting the transmission manual shaft lever into mechanical park. Attach shift cable clips to the floor panel reinforcement then feed the cable through the panel's hole before placing a grommet. The shift cable conduit end fitting must be suspended at its lowest point before installing it on the steering column bracket while double-checking that all tangs are properly seated. Secure the shift cable terminal shaft end to the steering column ball stud through the retainer. Secure the shift cable support bolt to the brace at 10 Nm tension (89 inch lbs.). After installing carpet and insulation along with replacing the driver seat and steering column shroud. Grip the transmission cable's front and back halves separately while ensuring proper alignment before pushing the cable tip to fully squeeze its blue compression spring. After letting go of the shift cable end the blue spring should adjust the system's position. To activate the locking teeth push the natural lock button down after pulling back the white cover. Double-check that the white cover successfully hides the lock mechanism. You need to re-evaluate your steps until successful completion. After lowering the vehicle you should perform transmission functionality tests while adjusting the shift cable when some gears become unreachably limited. The shift lever pin needs inspection for corrosion signs. Replace it when corrosion appears.