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Transaxle Shift Control Linkage
The transaxle shift control linkage consists of-
^ a gearshift lever which connects to the transmission column shift selector tube on the steering column.
- A gearshift lever pin secures the gearshift lever to the selector tube.
^ a shift cable and bracket which connects to the shift arm assembly on the steering column and to the manual control lever on the transaxle.
- The shift cable bracket bolts to the transaxle.

Shift Interlock System
The shift interlock system consists of.
^ a shift lock actuator.
- A transmission shift selector position insert, which bolts to the steering actuator housing, secures the shift lock actuator to the steering column.
^ electrical circuits to supply power to lock and unlock the shift lock actuator.

The shift lock actuator locks the gearshift lever in PARK:
^ when the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the LOCK position.
^ with the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position and the brake pedal released.

The shift lock actuator releases the gearshift lever:
^ when the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the FIRST position.
^ with the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position and the brake pedal actuated.