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Old Sep 15, 2001 | 06:11 PM
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the back drive cable from trans to steering column....what the heck does it do...sorry first time vet owner...also my auto shift is sticky...disconnected it from trans to see and it is the shifter itself...any ideas...thanks
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Old Sep 15, 2001 | 06:23 PM
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The back drive cable locks the steering column and allows you to remove the ignition key when the transmission is in park(reveerse on manuals).
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Old Sep 15, 2001 | 06:33 PM
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hey thanks for your help...I haven;t had any problems with removing the key but when i changed the trans pan gasket (which still leaks) i noticed a big foot ol kink in the cable rite where it attaches to the shift cable...guess i need a new one...any ideas on price or were to purchase...thanks again
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