shifting cable unhooked at the steering wheel?

1997 CHEVROLET 1500
200,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CODY GENE WASHAM
It acts like the shifting cable unhooked at the steering wheel because I know it didn't at the transmission.
Jan 9, 2021 at 5:32 PM
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Hello,

The shift cable can come off of the bracket on the shift lever side, which will not allow you to shift into any gear. It can also stretch to a point that it does not engage.

I have attached the shift cable replacement as well as the adjustment procedures below.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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Nov 5, 2021 at 7:02 AM
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