Linear Shift - Assemble

Assembly Procedure

Important: Lubricate all moving parts of the linear shift assembly with synthetic grease.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Install the gearshift lever assembly support bracket and secure by using the 3 flat head 6-lobed socket tap screws.
- Tighten the screws to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





2. Insert the cam bushing (2) into the cable shift cam assembly (1).
3. Install the cable shift cam assembly (1).
4. Install the hexagon flange head bolt.
- Tighten the screw to 18 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the park lock cable assembly and secure by using 2 oval head 6-lobed socket tap screws.
- Tighten the screws to 6.5 Nm (58 inch lbs.).





6. Install the shift lever clevis(1).
7. Install the ball actuator assembly (2).
8. Install the hexagon flanged head bolt.
- Tighten the bolt to 18 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).
9. Put the column in the neutral position.
10. Install the electrical BTSI actuator only. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control -Assemble - Off Vehicle.A/T Shift Lock Control - Assemble





11. Install the park lock cable (1) into the lock module assembly.
12. Place steering column lock cylinder set into the off position.
13. Place the shift lever clevis into the park position.
14. Press the locking tab on the end of the park lock cable assembly (1) into the slot in the lock module assembly.
15. Inspect the park lock cable assembly by performing the following steps.
15.1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
15.2. Place the steering column lock cylinder set in the OFF or the LOCK position. The gear shift lever must remain locked in the park position.
15.3. Place the steering column lock cylinder set in the RUN position.
15.4. Place the gear shift lever in the neutral position.
15.5. With the gear shift lever in the neutral position, the steering column lock cylinder set must remain out of the OFF or the LOCK position.
15.6. Place the gear shift lever in the park position.
15.7. Put the steering column lock cylinder set in the OFF or the LOCK position.
15.8. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
16. Install the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble -Off Vehicle (Column Shift).- With Tilt Column