Pontiac Repair: Trans, element replacement, transaxle


Question
I would like a diagram for the trans shifter cable & link for a 98 Pontiac mini van 3.4 liter.


Answer
Hi Shane:

I can't send you any pictures of it but I can send you the text for replacing the cable, Here it is It's not a lot of help without the pictures but It's better and nothing at all. Hope it helps. Good luck :
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Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure




Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Element Replacement in Engine Controls-3.4L.



Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the automatic transaxle range selector lever.
Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket.



Remove the steering column opening filler.
Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.



Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the column control lever.



Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the steering column bracket.



Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the hole in the cowl.
Installation Procedure




Properly route the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the engine compartment.



Properly route the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the cowl.



Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the steering column bracket.



Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the column control lever.



Install the steering column opening filler.
Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.



Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket.
Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the automatic transaxle range selector lever.
Adjust the automatic transaxle range selector cable if necessary. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjustment .



Install the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Element Replacement in Engine Controls-3.4L.