QuestionQUESTION: Kevin, I have a similar problem with my 01 ram 2500 that you have already talked about. But I have it all apart, and don't understand what you mean as to the fix?? The shifter lever moves freely, withoout engaging the tranny linkage on the outside of the firewall. It seems the coulmn is a sealed unit. What part do I need to buy to remedy this issue?? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Chris Hall
ANSWER: see if its attached at the tranny or if is popped off at the steering column.
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QUESTION: Kevin, thank you so much for getting back so quick. If I grab the linkage right at the firewall the transmission shifts manuaaly that way just fine. The "disconnect" seems to be from the shift lever down through the steering column itself. Somewhere inside?? I have the steering wheel off and all the clam shell covers, and cannot see any other moving parts externally. Thanx, Chris
ANSWER: do u have a new or old body style truck?
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QUESTION: old body style truck for sure. with 92k miles on it
AnswerREMOVAL
Remove the tilt lever.
Remove the upper and lower shrouds.
Remove the steering column opening cover (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER - REMOVAL).
Remove the steering column mounting nuts.
Lower the steering column to remove the secondary shrouds.
Raise the steering column back on the mounting bolts and finger tighten the nuts.
Disconnect over drive switch wiring.
Using a drift of the appropriate size drive the knurled pin out of the steering column and gear shift lever. Remove the gear shift lever from the steering column assembly.
CAUTION: The pin can only be removed from the direction shown (Gear Shift Lever Removal).
