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Chevrolet Trax: Automatic transmission range selector lever replacement

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Transmission / Automatic Transmission - 6T40 (MH8 MHB) / Repair instructions - on vehicle / Automatic transmission range selector lever replacement

Removal Procedure

  1. Set the park brake and chock the wheels.

Fig. 4: Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Terminal And Shift Lever Pin
Fig. 4: Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Terminal And Shift Lever Pin

  1. Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) from the transmission manual shift lever pin.
  2. Press the locking tabs inward in order to release the transmission range selector lever cable (2) from the cable bracket.

Fig. 5: View Of Transmission Range Selector Lever
Fig. 5: View Of Transmission Range Selector Lever

WARNING: Hold the transmission range selector lever while removing or installing the lever retaining nut. Failure to hold the lever can cause damage to the transmission internal park system components which could allow the vehicle to roll when placed in the park position.

  1. Remove the transmission range selector lever nut (1).
  2. Remove the transmission range selector lever (2).

Installation Procedure

Fig. 6: View Of Transmission Range Selector Lever
Fig. 6: View Of Transmission Range Selector Lever

WARNING: Hold the transmission range selector lever while removing or installing the lever retaining nut. Failure to hold the lever can cause damage to the transmission internal park system components which could allow the vehicle to roll when placed in the park position.

  1. Install the transmission range selector lever (2).

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. Install the transmission range selector lever nut (1) and tighten to 30 (22 lb ft).

Fig. 7: Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Terminal And Shift Lever Pin
Fig. 7: Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Terminal And Shift Lever Pin

  1. Install the transmission range selector lever cable (2) to the cable bracket.
  2. Connect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) to the transmission manual shift lever pin.
  3. Check the range selector cable adjustment. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment.

RANGE SELECTOR LEVER CABLE REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

  1. Set the park brake and chock the wheels.

Fig. 8: Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Terminal And Shift Lever Pin
Fig. 8: Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Terminal And Shift Lever Pin

  1. Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) from the transmission manual shift lever pin.
  2. Press the locking tabs inward in order to release the transmission range selector lever cable (2) from the cable bracket.
  3. Remove the front floor console stowage tray. Refer to Front Floor Console Stowage Tray Replacement (Encore) , Front Floor Console Stowage Tray Replacement (Trax) .

Fig. 9: Cable Terminal And Cable Retainer
Fig. 9: Cable Terminal And Cable Retainer

  1. Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (2) from the shift lever pin.
  2. Release the transmission range selector lever cable retainer (1) and remove the transmission range selector cable from the transmission control lever base.

Fig. 10: Gear Shift Cable Grommet & Fasteners
Fig. 10: Gear Shift Cable Grommet & Fasteners

  1. Move the floor carpet in order to gain access to the gear shift cable grommet (2).
  2. Remove the grommet fasteners (1) and the transmission range selector lever cable grommet from the cowl panel.
  3. Remove the transmission range selector lever cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the transmission range selector lever cable to the vehicle.

Fig. 11: Gear Shift Cable Grommet & Fasteners
Fig. 11: Gear Shift Cable Grommet & Fasteners

  1. Install the transmission range selector lever cable grommet to the cowl panel.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. Install the grommet fasteners (2) and tighten to 9 (80 lb in).

Fig. 12: Cable Terminal And Cable Retainer
Fig. 12: Cable Terminal And Cable Retainer

  1. Install the transmission range selector lever cable to the transmission control lever base. Insure the cable retainer (1) is fully secured to the transmission control lever base.
  2. Connect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (2) to the shift lever pin.
  3. Install the front floor console stowage tray. Refer to Front Floor Console Stowage Tray Replacement (Encore) , Front Floor Console Stowage Tray Replacement (Trax) .

Fig. 13: Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Terminal And Shift Lever Pin
Fig. 13: Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Terminal And Shift Lever Pin

  1. Install the transmission range selector lever cable (2) to the cable bracket.
  2. Connect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) to the transmission manual shift lever pin.
  3. Adjust the automatic transmission range selector lever cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment.

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