tranny,,shifter problems??

1996 GMC TRUCK
5 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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REX
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1996 gmc 4x4 with 5.7 just put in new transmission and new shifter cable,,,I'm having a hard time shifting down and it won't shift up??? any suggestions
Dec 22, 2010 at 5:46 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it is that tight, the linkage has to be either assembled incorrectly or binding. Recheck your work and try lubericating everything. Also, just for the heck of it, remove the linkage from the trans and make sure it shifts smoothly at the transmission. There could be an internal problem with the transmission.
Mar 12, 2011 at 3:58 AM
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