Allison - Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Position the shift lever into the park (P) position.
2. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster.
3. Remove the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.





4. Remove the cable end from the steering column ball stud.
5. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket.





6. Remove the bolt securing the cable support to the brace.





7. Remove the range selector cable from the support.

Important: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the selector cable when removing the cable from the support.

8. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.





9. Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned in mechanical park.
10. Remove the range selector cable end (2) from the transmission range selector lever ball stud (1).





11. Remove the retainer securing the cable to the bracket.
12. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the transmission bracket.





13. Remove the cable clips from the floor panel reinforcement.





14. Remove the cable clips (2) from the transfer case, if equipped.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.





17. Remove the cable grommet from the floor panel.
18. Remove the cable from the hole in the floor panel.

Installation Procedure





1. Instal the cable to the hole in the floor panel.
2. Install the cable grommet to the floor panel.





3. Position the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
4. Raise the vehicle.
5. Install the cable clips (2) to the transfer case, if equipped.





6. Install the cable clips to the floor panel reinforcement.





7. Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned in mechanical park.
8. Install the cable to the transmission bracket.
9. Install the retainer securing the cable to the bracket.





10. Install the range selector cable end (2) to the transmission range selector lever ball stud (1).
11. Lower the vehicle.





12. Install the range selector cable to the support.

Important: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when removing the cable from the support.






13. Install the bolt securing the cable support to the brace.
^ Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.






14. Install the cable to the steering column bracket.
15. Install the cable end to the steering column ball stud.





16. Install the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
17. Install the instrument panel knee bolster.
18. If all of the gear positions cannot be achieved, adjust the cable.