K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-305 5.0L VIN M SFI (1998)
16. Position the transmission range select lever to PARK (P). Rotate the range select lever clockwise until it reaches the mechanical stop position.
17. Push in the white lock button in order to secure the core adjuster body inside the range select lever cable end.
18. Slide the black retainer clip rearward over the cable end until it covers the white lock button. Lock the clip over the cable end.
19. Remove the safety stands.
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Turn ON the ignition switch.
22. Ensure that all the transmission shift light positions (P, R, N, D, 3, 2, 1) engaged and illuminate. If you cannot perform this task, repeat the cable
adjustment procedures.
23. Position the steering column transmission shift lever to PARK (P). The shift position light should illuminate. If you cannot perform this task,
repeat the cable adjust procedures.
CAUTION: With the selector lever in the PARK position, the parking pawl should freely engage within the rear reaction internal gear lugs or
output ring hear lugs and prevent the vehicle from rolling, which could cause personal injury.
24. Ensure that the engine starts in PARK (P) and in NEUTRAL (N) positions only. If the engine does not start in PARK (P) and in NEUTRAL (N),
the Park/Neutral Position Switch may need adjustment. Refer to Park/Neutral Back Up Switch Adjustment.
25. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
26. Ensure that the ignition key can only be removed with the transmission shift lever in the PARK (P) position.
27. Start the engine and check the vehicle transmission shifting. The range select lever cable is properly adjusted if the steering column shift light
positions are the same as the transmission engagements.
28. Release the parking brake.
