The shifter cable can be inspected by putting the Tahoe on a lift.
The Chevy Tahoe ranks in the Top 8 SUVs in the United States for affordability. Test drives, safety and reliability are points leading to the Tahoe receiving the high-performance rating. The Tahoe can seat nine people comfortably and is at the higher end for mileage when compared to other SUVs in its class. The Chevy Tahoe is an off-road vehicle with a multitude of uses including off-road excursions and the ability to tow mid-sized boats. The shifting cable of the Tahoe can be replaced simply by a skilled backyard mechanic.
Instructions
1. Climb inside the Tahoe cab with an open-ended wrench set. Slide your fingers under the rubber boot on the floor of the Tahoe cab. Inside the rubber boot is the stick shift. The stick shift attaches to the shifting cable on the top of the transmission.
2. Slide one open-end wrench over the nut and one over the head of the bolt. Hold the wrench with the nut in place as you loosen the bolt with the second wrench. Lift up to remove the stick shift.
3. Find the two locations the shift cable attaches to the shifting arm in your Tahoe. Use an open-end wrench and remove the bolts connecting the shift cable in both places. Pull the cable out through the rubber boot.
4. Thread the new shift cable through the rubber boot and to the end of the shift arm. Reattach the cable with the bolts. Put the Tahoe shift stick in place and tighten the bolt with the open-end wrenches.
5. Move the stick shift back and forth to check the movement from one gear to the next. If the movement is smooth and shifts every gear then put the rubber boot back in place.
Tips Warnings
When working on replacing the shifting cable, look around your transmission to see if there is any maintenance that could help extend the life of the transmission.
Put the emergency brake on when working on the transmission components of a vehicle to prevent accidents.
