Good evening,
Sounds like you have 2 issues. The shifting is one. That may be from the actual cable binding internally not allowing smooth gear change.
The other sounds like you may have a clogged filter in the transmission. How long since you change the transmission fluid and filter?
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission
Roy
Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure
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1. Position the steering column shift lever to the park position.
2. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel,Gauges and Warning Indicators.
3. Remove the driver's seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket in Seats.
4. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
5. Remove the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
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6. Remove the cable end from the steering column ball stud.
7. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket.
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8. Remove the bolt securing the cable support to the brace.
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Important: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when removing the cable from the support.
9. Remove the range selector cable from the support.
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10. Remove the cable grommet from the floor panel.
11. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting
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12. Remove the clips on the cable from the floor panel reinforcement.
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13. Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned in mechanical park.
14. Remove the retainer that secures the cable to the bracket.
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15. Remove the cable clip on the transfer case, if equipped.
16. Remove the range selector cable end (2) from the transmission range selector lever ball stud (1).
17. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the bracket.
18. Lower the vehicle and ensure that the steering column shift lever is still in the park position.
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Thursday, November 14th, 2019 AT 5:33 PM