Linear Shift - Disassemble

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

- Tools Required
- J 41396 Park Lock Cable Pliers





1. Remove the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle.

IMPORTANT: Using excessive force in removing the electrical BTSI actuator from the steering column may cause damage.

2. Remove the electrical BTSI actuator from the steering column.
3. Use a small screwdriver to pry the electrical BTSI actuator from the steering column jacket assembly.





4. Disconnect the park lock cable assembly (1).
5. The steering column lock cylinder set should be in the off-lock position.
6. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the lock module assembly and push against the locking tab to remove.





7. Remove 3 flat head 6 lobed socket tap screws from the linear shift assembly.
8. Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column.
9. To disassemble the linear shift assembly, proceed to the next step.





10. Remove the hexagon flange head bolt from the gear shift lever assembly.
11. Remove the ball and actuator assembly (2) from the gear shift lever assembly.
12. Remove the shift lever clevis (1) from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.





13. Remove the 3 oval head 6 lobed socket tapping screws from the shift gate. Remove the park lock cable assembly from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.





14. Remove the hexagon flange head bolt from the cable shift cam assembly (1).
15. Remove the cable shift cam assembly (1) from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.
16. Remove the cam bushing (2) from the cable shift cam assembly (1).





17. Remove the 3 flat head tapping screws from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.
18. Remove the gear shift lever assembly support bracket from the steering column support assembly.