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Assembly Procedure

J 41396 Park Lock Cable Adjuster


    Object Number: 368510  Size: SH
  1. Install the lock bolt spring (3) into the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
  2. Position the cutout in the lock bolt assembly (4) at the 6 o' clock position.
  3. Install the lock bolt assembly (4) into the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
  4. Push the lock bolt assembly (4) into the steering column tilt head assembly (5) until the lock bolt assembly is flush with the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
  5. Align the lock module assembly (2) with the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
  6. 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.

  7. Screw the 3 pan head tapping screws (1) into the lock module assembly (2).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the 3 pan head tapping screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 324874  Size: SH
  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. Object Number: 324884  Size: SH
  13. Adjust the park lock cable assembly (1) by performing the following steps:
  14. 10.1. Use the gear shift lever to place the steering column in the park position.
    10.2. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
    10.3. Place the steering column lock cylinder set in the off or lock position.
    10.4. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
    10.5. Unlock the adjuster ring on the park lock cable assembly using the J 41396 .
    10.6. Pull on the park lock cable until the park lock latch contacts the gear shift lever.
    10.7. Release the park lock cable.
    10.8. Lock the adjuster ring securely in place on the park lock cable assembly using the J 41396 .
  15. Inspect the park lock cable assembly by performing the following steps.
  16. 11.1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
    11.2. Place the steering column lock cylinder set in the off or lock position. The gear shift lever must remain locked in the park position.
    11.3. Place the steering column lock cylinder set in the run position.
    11.4. Place the gear shift lever in the neutral position.
    11.5. With the gear shift lever in the neutral position, the steering column lock cylinder set must remain out of the off or lock position.
    11.6. Place the gear shift lever in the park position.
    11.7. Put the steering column lock cylinder set in the off or lock position.
    11.8. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
    11.9. Install the ignition and key alarm switch assembly only. Refer to Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
    11.10. Install the upper tilt head components. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Assemble - Off Vehicle .