Linear Shift - Disassemble
Linear Shift Assembly - Disassemble -Off VehicleCaution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
2. Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control.
3. Remove the shift lever.
4. The steering column lock cylinder set should be in the OFF-LOCK position.
5. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the lock module assembly and push against the locking tab to remove the park lock cable assembly (1).
6. Disconnect the automatic transmission shift lock control connector from the park position switch assembly.
7. Slide the park position switch assembly off of the linear shift assembly.
8. Use a small screwdriver to gently pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column jacket assembly.
9. To break the linear shift assembly down proceed to step 11.
10. Remove the 3 TORX screws from the linear shift assembly.
11. Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column support assembly.
12. Remove the 2 hexagon flange head bolts (2).
13. Remove the ball and actuator assembly (1).
14. Remove the cable shift cam assembly (3).
15. Remove the shift actuator shaft.
16. Remove the 2 actuator bushings.
17. Remove the 3 oval head screws (2) from the shift lever gate (3).
18. Remove the shift lever gate (3) from the gear shift lever assembly support bracket (1).