How to get shifter cable and bracket to remove transmission pan

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement (Positive/Negative) in Starting and Charging.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil into a suitable container.
4. Remove the oil filter.
5. Remove the oil pan skid plate.
6. Remove the crossbar.
7. Remove the bolts holding the battery cable brackets to the oil pan.
8. Remove the starter and move aside. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Starting and Charging.
9. Remove the transmission cover.
10. Remove the bracket for the starter positive cable and the transmission cooler lines form the side of the oil pan.
11. Disconnect the low oil level sensor electrical connector.
12. Remove the access plugs for the oil pan rear nuts.

13. Remove the following oil pan fasteners:
13.1. Remove the oil pan bolts.
13.2. Remove the two nuts at the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.
13.3. Remove the transmission to oil pan bolts.

14. Remove the oil pan and the gasket. Refer to Oil Pan Removal.

IMPORTANT: The low oil level sensor is not reusable. Use a NEW low oil sensor.

15. Remove the low oil level sensor, if required.
16. Clean all sealing surfaces on the engine and the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Clean and Inspect.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: The low oil level sensor is not reusable. Use a NEW low oil sensor.

1. Install a NEW low oil level sensor, if removed.
Tighten the sensor to 20 Nm (15 ft. Lbs).
NOTICE: Any time the transmission and the engine oil pan are off of the engine at the same time, install the transmission before the oil pan. This is to allow for the proper measurement of the oil pan tolerance. Failure to achieve the correct clearance can result in premature transmission failure.
2. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Installation.
3. Install the transmission to oil pan bolts and nuts.
Tighten the bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft. Lbs.).
4. Install the access plugs for the oil pan rear nuts,
5. Install the bracket for the starter positive cable and the transmission cooler lines to the side of the oil pan.
Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs).
6. Connect the low oil level sensor electrical connector.
7. Install the transmission cover.
Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs).
8. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Starting and Charging.
9. Install the bolts holding the battery cable brackets to the oil pan.
Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs).
10. Install the crossbar.
Tighten the bolts to 100 Nm (74 ft. Lbs.).
11. Install the oil pan skid plate.
Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. Lbs).
12. Install the oil filter and the oil pan drain plug. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
15. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement (Positive/Negative) in Starting and Charging.

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want to read the manual or me to you.'?
ill guess you.

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click 1996 to 2001
it replaces like all cables do
detach both ends and remove it. if clamps seen those too.
what matters is adjustment is needed.

some have 2 cables, one to gear box and one to ignition switch.
Chapter 21, page 150 states
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transmission into Park.
(2) Remove shift lever bezel and necessary console
parts for access to shift lever assembly.
(3) Disconnect cable at shift lever and feed cable
through dash panel opening to underside of vehicle.
(4) Raise vehicle.
(5) Disengage cable eyelet at transmission shift
lever and pull cable adjuster out of mounting
bracket. Then remove old cable from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Route cable through hole in dash panel. Fully
seat cable grommet into dash panel.
(2) Place the auto transmission manual shift control
lever in "Park" detent (rearmost) position and
rotate prop shaft to ensure transmission is in park.
(3) Connect shift cable to shifter mechanism by
snapping cable retaining ears into shifter bracket
and press cable end fitting onto lever ball stud.
(4) Place the floor shifter lever in park position.
Ensure that the pawl is seated within the confines of
the adjustment gauge clip.
(5) Snap the cable into the transmission bracket so
the retaining ears are engaged and connect cable end
fitting onto the manual control lever ball stud.
(6) Lock shift cable into position by pushing
upward on the adjusting lock button.
(7) Remove and discard the shift cable adjustment
gauge clip from the park gate of the shifter.

easy?

I didn't read about running the engine at all during the transmission fluid change. --- Removal & Installation 4L60E/4L65E To Remove:

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Place a drain pan under the transmission.
3. If equipped with a drain plug, drain the transmission fluid.
4. If necessary, remove the bolts and position aside the range selector cable bracket for clearance while lowering the pan. It is not necessary to remove the cable from the lever or bracket.
5. Remove the catalytic converter.
6. Remove the oil pan bolts from the front and sides of the pan only.
7. Loosen the rear oil pan mounting bolts about 4 turns.
8. Lightly tap the oil pan with a rubber mallet in order to loosen the pan and allow the fluid to drain.
9. Remove the remaining oil pan bolts.
10. Remove the oil pan and the gasket.
11. Remove the filter by twisting and pulling on it.
12. Remove and discard the filter seal. The filter seal may be stuck in the pump; if necessary, carefully use pliers or another suitable tool to remove the seal.
13. Clean the transmission and the oil pan sealing surfaces with solvent, and air dry. You must remove all traces of the old gasket material.

To Install:

1. Coat the new filter seal with transmission fluid.
2. Install the new filter seal into the transmission case. Tap the seal into place using a suitable size socket.
3. Install the new filter.
4. Install the oil pan and new gasket. Tighten the bolts alternately and evenly to 97 lb in (11 Nm).
5. Install the catalytic converter.
6. If previously removed, install the range selector cable bracket and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 18 lb ft (25 Nm).
7. Apply a small amount of sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent to the threads of the oil pan drain plug, if equipped.
8. Install the oil pan drain plug, if equipped. Tighten the plug to 13 lb ft (18 Nm).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON® III transmission fluid.
11. Check the COLD fluid level reading for initial fill only.
12. Inspect the oil pan gasket for leaks.

4L80E/4L85E To Remove:

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Place a drain pan under the transmission oil pan. Drain the transmission fluid and install the plug. Tighten the drain plug to 13 lb ft (18 Nm).
3. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
4. Remove the transmission crossmember.
5. Disconnect the range selector cable end from the transmission range selector lever ball stud. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the selector cable from the bracket.
   
6. Remove the transmission range selector cable bracket. Reposition the bracket and cable.
7. Remove the oil pan bolts. NOTE: The transmission oil pan gasket is reusable. Replace as needed.
   
8. Remove the oil pan and gasket.
9. Remove the magnet from the bottom of the pan, if necessary.
10. Remove the oil filter and neck seal.

To Install:

1. Clean the transmission and the oil pan sealing surfaces with solvent.
2. Install the filter neck seal and filter.
3. Install the oil pan gasket to the pan.
4. Install the magnet into the bottom of the pan, if necessary.
5. Install the oil pan and bolts. Tighten the oil pan bolts to 18 lb ft (24 Nm).
6. Install the transmission range selector cable bracket. Tighten the bolts to 18 lb ft (25 Nm).
7. Connect the range selector cable end to the transmission range selector lever ball stud.
8. Install the transmission crossmember. Tighten the fasteners to 70 lb ft (95 Nm).
9. Install the transmission mount nuts. Tighten the nuts to 30 lb ft (40 Nm).
10. Remove the transmission jack.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON® III transmission fluid.

The transmission is not sealed in the v8 I looked up. It's bolted together. Fluid Pan Removal & Installation To Remove:

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section
2. Raise and support the vehicle
3. Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Drain plug and drain the fluid
   • Shifter cable bracket NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage; if not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
     
   • Fluid pan and gasket
   • Transmission fluid filter
   • Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan and magnet
   • Converter housing access plug
   • Converter drain plug

To Install:
NOTE: A new converter drain plug must be used to prevent leakage.

1. Install or connect the following:
   • Install the converter drain plug. Torque to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm)
   • Install the converter housing access plug
2. Lubricate the seals and install the transmission fluid filter. Torque the bolts to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm)
3. Install the oil pan magnet in the transmission fluid pan NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage; if not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
   
4. Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket and loosely install the screws.
5. Using a crisscross sequence, torque the screws to 8 ft-lbs (11 Nm)
6. Install the shifter cable bracket. Torque bolts to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm)
7. Install the drain plug. Torque to 19 ft-lbs (26 Nm) NOTE: It will be necessary to hold the drain plug (larger plug) with a wrench when removing the fluid level indicator plug.
   NOTE: Use 3/16 inch Allen key to remove the fluid level indicator plug. Remove the fluid level indicator plug.
   
8. Verify the transmission fluid level

Shift Control Linkage The transmission range selector control linkage consists of the following components:

• a floor mounted transmission range selector lever.
• a transmission control switch on the transmission range selector lever.
• a cable connecting the transmission range selector lever to the transmission manual control lever.
• a brake/shifter interlock system.
• an ignition/shifter interlock cable (3F719) connecting the reverse kick down spring (7219) to the steering column lock assembly.

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Section 07-05: Transmission, Automatic—External Controls 1996 Mark VIII Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Gearshift Lever Removal

1. Place transmission range selector lever in OVERDRIVE. Remove console finish panel (04567). Refer to Section 01-12 .
   

Console Panel, Floor Removal and Installation

1. Remove gearshift lever. Refer to Section 07-05 .
   
2. Remove center A/C-heater instrument panel finish panel (04338).
   
3. Remove instrument panel finish panel (044D70).
   
4. Remove two screws retaining console finish panel (04567) to radio control cover (04530).
   
5. Unsnap RH rear corner of console finish panel and then disengage three retaining clips from LH rear corner.
   
6. Disconnect cigar lighter socket and retainer (15055), lamp and switch connectors and remove console finish panel.
   
7. Remove two screws retaining console panel (045A36) to instrument panel (04320).
   
8. Open glove compartment door (06024) and remove console glove compartment mat (047A74) in bottom of console glove compartment (06010) to gain access to two console panel-to-instrument panel console bracket retaining screws. Remove screws.
   
9. To remove, slide console panel rearward and up.
   
10. To install, reverse Removal procedure. Tighten screws to 1.5-1.9 Nm (13-17 lb-in).
    
    
    Console Panel, Floor

Item Part Number Description 1 046A44 Radio Finish Panel Assy 2 047A74 Console Glove Compartment Mat 3 045A36 Console Panel 4 N804234-S36 Screw (2 Req'd) 5 N800322-S36 Screw (2 Req'd) 6 N805180-S58 Screw (2 Req'd) 7 N806577 Nut (2 Req'd) A — Tighten to 2.5-3.1 Nm (22-27 Lb-In)

1. Remove brake interlock cable and disconnect cable from range interlock cam.
   
2. Disconnect transmission range indicator lamp/TCS electrical connector.
   
3. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02 .
   
4. Remove range cable retaining nut from transmission bracket. Disconnect shift cable and bracket (7E395) from transmission control selector connecting rod adjustment stud (7B415).
   
5. Lower vehicle. Remove range selector lever and housing retaining bolts and remove gearshift lever (7210).
   

Installation

1. Install transmission range selector lever to front floor pan (11135) with retaining bolts. Tighten to 6-8 Nm (4-6 lb-ft).
   

1. Connect shift cable and bracket. Tighten retaining screw to 3-4 Nm (25-35 lb-in). Install retaining clip and connect transmission range indicator lamp wire.
   

1. Install console finish panel.
   

1. Place the transmission range selector lever in OVERDRIVE and apply a 1.4 kg (3 lb) rearward force to the lever.
   

1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02 .
   

1. Connect theshift cable and bracket to the manual control lever (7A256) and transmission bracket. Make sure manual control lever is in OVERDRIVE and tighten nut at bracket to 13-25 Nm (10-18 lb-ft).
   

1. Lower vehicle and check range selector for proper operation.
   

First, carefully disconnect the cable end from the shift arm on the transmission (pry gently with a screw driver between the arm and the cable), then take out the staple looking thing from the cable. Then squeeze the tabs on the side of the cable and slide it towards the rear of the vehicle. Take out the two bolts that hold the bracket on.

Take the shift cable out of the bracket. Then either remove it (two torxs 40 bolts on top) or bend it out of the way. You will be able to bend it back, with no ill effect. Also the heat sheild on the passenger side will need to be bent or removed It has two 10mm bolts. You may have to have some one pry down on the exhaust cross pipe to pull the pan out. If it's 4x4 I would recommend taking the front drive line out. Makes the shifter bracket easier. There is a rubber boot for the drive line at the t-case. It is held on by a metal clamp. You can cut it off or bend it open to get it off.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

If necessary for access or service remove the steering wheel. Except for on 1967-69 simulated wood wheels, be sure to use a steering wheel puller.

1. Remove the nut/bolt from the upper intermediate shaft coupling, then separate the coupling from the lower end of the steering column.
2. If equipped with a column mounted shifter, disconnect the transmission control linkage from the column shift tube levers.
3. If equipped with a floor shifter, disconnect the backdrive linkage.
4. Disengage all of the electrical connectors from the steering column assembly.
5. Remove the floor pan cover-to-floor screws, the floor seal, and the cover.
6. Remove the steering column bracket-to-instrument panel nuts and carefully lower the column. If equipped with an automatic transmission, disconnect the shift position indictor pointer.

Once the steering column has been removed from the vehicle, be careful not to drop it (especially on it's end), lean on it or damage it in any way; the column is very susceptible to damage.

1. Remove the column from the vehicle.

To install:

1. Position the steering column in the vehicle. If equipped with an automatic transmission, connect the shift position indicator pointer.
2. Raise the column into position, then install the column bracket-to-instrument panel nuts and tighten to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm).
3. Install the floor pan seal and cover, then secure using the retaining screws.
4. Engage all of the electrical connectors to the steering column assembly.
5. If equipped with a floor shifter, connect the backdrive linkage.
6. If equipped with a column mounted shifter, connect the transmission control linkage to the column shift tube levers.
7. Connect the intermediate shaft coupling to the lower end of the steering column, then secure using the nut/bolt.
8. If removed for access or service, align the matchmarks and install the steering wheel.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.

Good luck..