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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Venture 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Linear Shift Assembly Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  2. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 324874 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the park lock cable assembly (1).
  4. Place the steering column lock cylinder set in the OFF-LOCK position.
  5. Insert a small flat-blade tool into the slot on the electronic lock module assembly and push against the locking tab in order to remove the tab.

    6. Object Number: 662195 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the automatic transmission shift lock control connector from the park position switch assembly.
  7. Slide the park position switch assembly off of the linear shift assembly.

    8. Object Number: 324906 Size: SH
  8. Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column.
  9. Use a small flat-blade tool in order to pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column jacket assembly.

    10. Object Number: 662202 Size: SH
  10. Remove the 3 screws from the linear shift assembly.
  11. Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column support assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 662202 Size: SH
  1. Install the linear shift assembly onto the steering column support 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. Secure the linear shift assembly to the steering column assembly with the 3 screws.

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


    Object Number: 324906 Size: SH
  3. Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.
  4. Install the shift lever clevis and put the column in the NEUTRAL position, which is 2 positions from the PARK position.

    5. Object Number: 662195 Size: SH
  5. Slide the park position switch assembly onto the linear shift assembly.
  6. Connect the automatic transmission shift lock control connector to the park position switch assembly.

    7. Object Number: 324874 Size: SH
  7. Connect the park lock cable assembly (1) to the electronic lock module assembly in the following way:
    8. 7.1. Place the steering column lock cylinder set into the OFF position.
    7.2. Place the shift lever clevis into the PARK position.
    7.3. Press the locking tab on the end of the park lock cable assembly (1) into the slot in the electronic lock module assembly.
  8. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  9. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .