GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Astro - 4WD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Linear Shift Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 324906 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  3. Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Replacement .
  4. With a screwdriver carefully pry the automatic transmission shift lock control away from the steering column jacket.

    5. Object Number: 324874 Size: SH
  5. The lock cylinder should be in the OFF-LOCK position.

    6. Important: Do not remove the tape on the park lock cable. If so, the linear shift assembly must be replaced.

  6. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the ignition lock cylinder case and push against the locking tab to remove the park lock cable assembly (1).

    7. Object Number: 324916 Size: SH
  7. Remove the 3 flat head 6-lobed socket tap screws from the linear shift assembly.

    8. Discard the screws.

  8. Remove the linear shift assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 324916 Size: SH

    Important: Do not remove the tape on the park lock cable. If so, the linear shift assembly must be replaced.

  1. Install the linear shift assembly and secure by using 3 flat head 6-lobed socket tap screws.

    2. The linear shift assembly must be out of the PARK position to install the lower socket tap screw.

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


    Object Number: 324874 Size: SH
  2. Connect the park lock cable assembly (1) into the ignition lock cylinder case.
    3. • The lock cylinder should be in the OFF-LOCK position.
    • The locking tab at the end of the park lock cable assembly (1) must be installed into the ignition lock cylinder case.

    Object Number: 324906 Size: SH
  3. Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.

    4. Install the gear shift lever and put the column in the NEUTRAL position.


    Object Number: 324912 Size: SH
  4. Adjust the automatic transmission shift lock control.
    5. 4.1. Pull the tab (1) out on the block side (2) of the automatic transmission shift lock control.
    4.2. Press on the adjuster block (2) to compress the internal adjuster spring to disengage the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block as far away from the solenoid as possible.
    4.3. Lock in place by pushing the tab (1) back in.
  5. Inspect the automatic transmission shift lock control.
    6. 5.1. The automatic transmission shift lock control must lock the gear shift lever when it is put into the PARK position.
    5.2. When the column is installed in the vehicle you will not be able to shift the gear shift lever out of the PARK position without pressing on the brake pedal. The solenoid will be energized.
    5.3. Readjust if needed.
  6. Install the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Replacement .
  7. Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .