Question 1

How to replace the Shift Cable for the 2ML70 automatic transmission on Cadillac Escalade?

Accepted Answer

The process of replacing the 2ml70 automatic transmission range selector lever cable begins by setting the Steering Column shift lever to park position then removing the instrument panel knee bolster followed by driver seat removal together with the body hinge pillar trim panel. The first step involves removing Steering Column insulation and carpet while detaching the cable retainer bracket which secures the cable to the Steering Column. Next, unfasten the cable end from the Steering Column ball stud until both cable tangs depressing points can be accessed to pull out the cable from the Steering Column bracket. Prevent unnecessary cable twisting or bending during this procedure. The next step requires uninstallation of the range selector cable both from the support and from the floor panel's cable grommet. The technician should lift the vehicle while removing clips from the floor panel reinforcement followed by heat shield bolts of the range selector lever cable and then the heat shield. First place the transmission manual shaft lever into mechanical park mode then disconnect the range selector lever cable from the range select lever and take out the cable retainer and the cable from the cable bracket. Top installation requires the transmission manual shaft lever to remain in mechanical park before you attach the range selector lever cable onto its cable bracket using the retainer. First attach the cable end to the range select lever followed by heat shield installation and tightening its bolts to 17 nm (13 lb ft). Reposition the cable floor panel clips after securing them to the reinforcement and lower the vehicle with the shift lever staying in park position. Attaching the cable grommet to the floor panel should follow the range selector cable installation to the support and Steering Column bracket where tangs should fulfill full engagement. Use the retainer to fasten the cable end onto the ball stud of the Steering Column. The last step involves testing the transmission for correct shift operation by adjusting the cable when gear positions cannot be fully achieved. Afterward, install the body hinge pillar trim panel together with driver seat and instrument panel knee bolster while repositioning carpet and insulation.

Question 2

How to Ensure Proper Functionality of the Shift Cable on Cadillac XLR?

Accepted Answer

The first step to replace the Shift Cable requires supporting the car vertically. Set the floor shift control to neutral position because a replacement of damaged cables requires both floor shift control and transmission to be in neutral. Before removing the driveline tunnel panel you need to be cautious about shifting the Shift Cable since the rod end guide tubes maintain their rigid shape. The large flat bladed screwdriver helps to carefully extract the Shift Cable end clip from the floor shift control arm stud. After releasing the cable end clip workers must take out the Shift Cable from the driveline tunnel bracket by dislodging the cable retaining staple clip from the cable and pressing retaining tabs through the bracket hole to extract the cable from its slot. To uninstall the Shift Cable retrieve the end clip from the transmission shift lever stud and remove the Shift Cable from the Shift Cable bracket by dislodging the retaining staple clip from the cable and pushing through the bracket hole to free the cable at the bracket slot. The smaller diameter end of the Shift Cable should be placed inside the slot of the driveline tunnel bracket before pushing the retaining tabs through the hole while applying the staple clip for security. Secure the Shift Cable end to the floor shift control arm stud and follow by installing the Shift Cable to the Shift Cable bracket by inserting the smaller diameter portion into the slot and pushing its retaining tabs through the hole and finally inserting the staple clip. Detach the Shift Cable end clip properly to the transmission shift lever stud. For new transmission Shift Cable installation you must first remove the adjuster lock shipping guard then manipulate the adjuster lock downwards. To check the Shift Cable features perform the following tests after lowering the car on the hoist by keeping it in place: activate the parking brake and turn on the Ignition Switch without starting the engine then press the regular brakes followed by gear shifts that need one-second pauses using each detent position while listening for transmission shift lever noises. Perform the previous procedure by shifting from park to first and then repeat it twice more. A visual inspection of the Shift Cable should be conducted to check for possible damage when no binding sensations appear during inspection. The floor shift control should be shifted into park position while releasing regular brakes followed by an off position of the ignition key and release of the parking brake. Bring the vehicle up with raising support while adding the driveline tunnel closeout panel followed by testing shifts through low-traffic roads to verify each detent position control.

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