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Tools Required

J 41396 Park Lock Cable Pliers


    Object Number: 588838  Size: SH
  1. Slide the switch mounting bracket (2) onto the steering column.
  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.

  3. Install 1 pan head tapping screw (1).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the pan head tapping screw to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 588381  Size: SH
  5. Install the lock bolt spring (3) into the switch mounting bracket (5).
  6. Position the cutout in the lock bolt assembly (4) at the 3 o'clock position.
  7. Install the lock bolt assembly (4) into the switch mounting bracket (5).
  8. Push the lock bolt assembly (4) into the switch mounting bracket (5) until the lock bolt assembly is flush with the switch mounting bracket (5).
  9. Align the lock module assembly (2) with the switch mounting bracket (5).
  10. Screw the 3 pan head tapping screws (1) into the lock module assembly (2).
  11. Tighten

    • Tighten the pan head tapping screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).
    • Tighten the pan head tapping screw to 2.3 N·m(20 lb in).
  12. Install the ignition and key alarm switch assembly and the coded key controller only. Refer to Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  13. Install the steering column lock cylinder set only. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .

  14. Object Number: 420194  Size: SH
  15. Place steering column lock cylinder set into the OFF position.
  16. Place the shift lever clevis into the park position.
  17. Press the locking tab on the end of the park lock cable assembly (1) into the slot in the lock module assembly.

  18. Object Number: 324884  Size: SH
  19. Adjust the park lock cable assembly (1) by performing the following steps:
  20. 14.1. Use the gear shift lever to place the steering column in the park position.
    14.2. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
    14.3. Place the steering column lock cylinder set in the OFF or LOCK position.
    14.4. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
    14.5. Unlock the adjuster ring on the park lock cable assembly using J 41396 .
    14.6. Pull on the park lock cable until the park lock latch contacts the gear shift lever.
    14.7. Release the park lock cable.
    14.8. Lock the adjuster ring securely in place on the park lock cable assembly using J 41396 .
  21. Inspect the park lock cable assembly by performing the following steps.
  22. 15.1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
    15.2. Place the steering column lock cylinder set in the OFF or LOCK position. The gear shift lever must remain locked in the park position.
    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 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 LOCK position.
    15.8. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
  23. Install the upper tilt head components. Refer to Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Upper Bearing Inner Race - Assemble - Off Vehicle .