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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2002 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Linear Shift Assembly Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the shift lever from the linear shift assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
  3. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .

    4. Object Number: 324906 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the A/T shift lock actuator from the linear shift assembly.

    5. Object Number: 746057 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the linear shift assembly.

    6. Object Number: 324874 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the park lock cable assembly (1).
  7. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the lock module assembly and push against the park lock cable locking tab to remove the park lock cable.

    8. Object Number: 324916 Size: SH
  8. Remove the linear shift assembly retaining screws.
  9. Remove the linear shift assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 324916 Size: SH
  1. Install the linear shift assembly.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the linear shift assembly retaining screws.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 324874 Size: SH
  3. Connect the park lock cable assembly (1) to the lock module assembly.

    4. Object Number: 324906 Size: SH
  4. Install the A/T shift lock actuator to the linear shift assembly.

    5. Object Number: 746057 Size: SH
  5. Install the transmission shift cable to the linear shift assembly.
  6. Adjust the A/T shift lock. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator Replacement in Shift Lock Controls.
  7. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  8. Install the shift lever. Refer to Shift Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
  9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.