Linear Shift Assembly - Disassemble

This article includes procedures for the following components:
- Linear Shift ASM (Disassembly)
- Ball & Actuator ASM
- Shift Lever Clevis
- Park Lock Cable ASM
- G/S Lever ASM Support Bracket

Tilt Steering Column - Part 1 Of 2:

Tilt Steering Column - Legend - Part 2 Of 2:

^ Tools Required:
- J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture
- J 41396 Park Lock Cable Pliers

DISASSEMBLE
1. Do all steps under REMOVE OR DISCONNECT, in LOWER SHROUD, UPPER SHROUD.

Disassembling Linear Shift Assembly:

2. Hexagon flanged head bolt (46).
3. Ball & actuator assembly (45).

Adjusting Park Lock Cable:

Unlocking Adjuster Ring On Park Lock Cable:

4. Pry off locking ring on park lock cable assembly (48).
^ Move park lock latch to gain access to lower oval head 6-lobed socket tap screw (47).
5. Two oval head 6-lobed socket tap screws (47) from shift gate.
6. Shift lever clevis (41).
A. Lift up on shift gate and rotate shift lever clevis (41).
B. Clevis (41) from gearshift lever assembly support bracket (49).
7. Park lock cable assembly (48) from support bracket (49). Remove retaining clip.
8. Pry actuator arm of electrical (BTSI) actuator (61) from outer shift cable ball stud on cable shift cam assembly (44).
9. Pry transaxle shift cable from inner ball stud on cable shift cam assembly (44).
10. Hexagon flange head bolt (46).
11. Cable shift cam assembly (44).
12. Cam bushing (50) from cable shift cam assembly (44).
13. Three flat head 6-lobed socket tap screws (43).
14. Gearshift lever assembly support bracket (49).

ASSEMBLE
1. Lubricate all moving parts of assembly with synthetic grease.
2. Gearshift lever assembly support bracket (49).
3. Three flat head 6-lobed socket tap screws (43).

Tighten
Tighten screws (43) to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

4. Insert cam bushing (50) into cable shift cam assembly (44).
5. Cable shift cam assembly (44).
6. Hexagon flange head bolt (46).

Tighten
Tighten bolt (46) to 18 Nm (14 lb ft).

7. Transaxle shift cable to inner ball stud on cable shift cam assembly (44).
8. Actuator arm of electrical (BTSI) actuator (61) to outer shift cable ball stud on cable shift cam assembly (44).
9. Park lock cable assembly (48) to support bracket (49). Insert retaining clip.
10. Shift lever clevis (41) and shift gate to support bracket (49).
A. Position shift gate to end of clevis (41) lever.
B. Rotate clevis (41) and shift gate into position.
C. Push against shift lever spring tension to align shift gate holes with support bracket (49) holes.
11. Two oval head 6-lobed socket tap screws (47).

Tighten
Tighten screws (47) to 6.5 Nm (58 lb in).

12. Ball & actuator assembly (45).
13. Hexagon flanged head bolt (46).

Tighten
Tighten bolt (46) to 18 Nm (14 lb ft).

14. Park lock cable assembly (48) to lock module assembly (15).
^ Lock cylinder should be in "OFF-LOCK" position and gear shift in "PARK" position.
^ Locking tab on end of cable (48) to slot in lock module assembly (15).
15. Do Adjust and Inspect under INSTALL OR CONNECT, in LINEAR SHIFT ASM (REMOVAL).
16. Do all steps under INSTALL OR CONNECT, in LOWER SHROUD, UPPER SHROUD.