Linear Shift - Assemble

Assembly Procedure
Tools Required
- J 41396 Park Lock Cable Pliers

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





1. Install the gearshift lever assembly support bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the 3 flat head 6-lobed socket tap screws.
Tighten the flat head 6-lobed socket tap screws to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





3. Insert the cam bushing (2) into the cable shift cam assembly (1).
4. Install the cable shift cam assembly (1).
5. Install the hexagon flange head bolt.
Tighten the hexagon flange head screw to 18 Nm (58 inch lbs.).





6. Install the park lock cable assembly into the shift gate.
7. Install the 2 oval head 6-lobed socket tap screws into the shift gate.
Tighten the oval head 6-lobed socket tap screws to 6.5 Nm (58 inch lbs.).





8. Install the following parts onto the linear shift assembly:
8.1. Install the hexagon flanged head bolt.
8.2. Install the ball actuator assembly (2).
8.3. Install the hexagon flanged head bolt.
Tighten the hexagon flanged head bolt to 18 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).





9. Place steering column lock cylinder set into the off position.
10. Place the shift lever clevis into the park position.
11. Press the locking tab on the end of the park lock cable assembly (1) into the slot in the lock module assembly.
12. Install the shift lever assembly only. Refer to Shift Lever - Assemble - Off Vehicle.





13. Adjust the park lock cable assembly by performing the following steps:
13.1. Use the gear shift lever to place the steering column in the park position.
13.2. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
13.3. Place the steering column lock cylinder set in the off or lock position.
13.4. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
13.5. Unlock the adjuster ring (1) on the park lock cable assembly using J 41396.
13.6. Pull on the park lock cable until the park lock latch contacts the gear shift lever.
13.7. Release the park lock cable.
13.8. Lock the adjuster ring (1) securely in place on the park lock cable assembly using J 41396.
14. Inspect the park lock cable assembly by performing the following steps.
14.1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
14.2. Place the steering column lock cylinder set in the off or lock position. The gear shift lever must remain locked in the park position.
14.3. Place the steering column lock cylinder set in the run position.
14.4. Place the gear shift lever in the neutral position.
14.5. With the gear shift lever in the neutral position, the steering column lock cylinder set must remain out of the off or lock position.
14.6. Place the gear shift lever in the park position.
14.7. Put the steering column lock cylinder set in the off or lock position.
14.8. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
15. Install the electrical BTSI actuator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control - Assemble - Off Vehicle.