Linear Shift Assembly - Removal

CAUTION: Linear shift assembly (40) may be removed as an assembly or certain components may be disassembled as necessary to do repairs. Remove or disassemble only those components necessary to do repairs.

^ Tools Required:
- J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture
- J 41396 Park Lock Cable Pliers
- Or Equivalents

REMOVAL
Remove or disconnect the following:
1. Do all Removal steps, LOWER SHROUD, UPPER SHROUD.
2. Park lock cable assembly (48) from lock module assembly (15).
^ Lock cylinder should be in "OFF-LOCK" position and gear shift in "PARK" position.
^ Insert small blade screwdriver into slot in lock module assembly (15). Push against locking tab on end of cable assembly (48) and remove.
3. Pry actuator arm of electrical BTSI actuator (61) from outer shift cable ball stud on cable shift cam assembly (44) and mounting pin on jacket (58).
4. Transaxle cable from inner shift cable ball stud on cable shift cam assembly (44).
5. Three flat head 6-lobed socket tap screws (43).
^ Shift column to "NEUTRAL" position to gain access to lower socket tap screw (43).
6. Linear shift assembly (40) from column.

INSTALLATION
Install or connect the following:
1. Linear shift assembly (40) to column.
2. Three flat head 6-lobed socket tap screws (43).
^ Linear shift assembly (40) must be out of "PARK" position to install lower socket tap screw (43).
^ Tighten screws (43) to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
3. Transaxle cable to inner shift cable ball stud on cable shift cam assembly (44).
4. Park lock cable assembly (48) to lock module assembly (15).
^ Lock cylinder should be in "OFF-LOCK" position and gear shift in "PARK" position.
^ Locking tab on end of cable (48) to slot in lock module assembly (15).
5. Actuator arm of electrical (BTSI) actuator (61) to outer shift cable ball stud on cable shift cam assembly (44).
6. Do Adjust and Inspect, electrical BTSI actuator.






^ Adjust the park lock cable assembly (48).
A. Gear shift lever installed and in "PARK" position.
B. Ignition in "OFF LOCK" position and remove key.






C. Unlock adjuster ring on cable assembly (48) with the Park Lock Cable Pliers.
D. Pull on cable until park lock latch contacts gear shift lever.
^ Release the cable.






E. Lock adjuster ring securely in place on cable assembly (48) with the Park Lock Cable Pliers.
^ Inspect the Park lock cable assembly (48).
A. With lock cylinder in "OFF-LOCK" position, gear shift lever should not be able to shift out of "PARK" position.
B. Insert key and turn to "RUN" position.
C. Shifter in "NEUTRAL" position.
D. With gear shift in "NEUTRAL" position, lock cylinder should not be able to go into "OFF-LOCK" position.
E. Shifter in "PARK" position.
F. Lock cylinder in "OFF-LOCK" position and remove key.
7. Do all Installation steps, LOWER SHROUD, UPPER SHROUD.