Need help with GMC 2500hd shift cable

[whitelightnin22]

Hey guys I am far from a qualified mechanic but I can usually get it done myself from time to time. I recently installed a new water pump and thermostats in my truck. Decided while it was the weekend to replace the shift cable since it has been giving me issues going into park. I bought a new cable from oreillys and watched a YouTube video on changing it out. I did it just as the guy did in the video minus raising the truck off the ground. I notice the cable seems too long. When the end of the cable is hooked on the shift handle it wont connect underneath the truck where the two cables meet. I can’t get the cable to slide together even though the shift handle and transmission are both in park. Is the cable just too long? Should I have lifted the truck off the ground first? Someone please give me some advice.

 

[CAMSDADDY]

Is it the same length as the one your removed? If you don’t want to remove it Google the part number and it should give you a length. You can then measure the old one and compare. There may be options for cab differences and such.

 

[whitelightnin22]

The part number on the box matched the part numbers the guy in the video said it would work for.

 

[41mag]

Have you checked to see if the trans and motor mounts are not worn/broke ? This would possibly give a mis-alignment ??
Otherwise, I would check the length of the new cable vs. the length of the original.
You may have to go to dealer and get an OEM cable .

 

[CAMSDADDY]

I would compare them. I would bet there are multiple options. I’m not saying that is the issue but it’s a possibility

 

[whitelightnin22]

Definitely worth checking out. Ill compare them and see.

 

[whitelightnin22]

Definitely a longer cable from Oreillys than factory one. I bought an oem one from the dealership and fixed the problem. Thanks for the help guys.