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Linear Shift Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Removal

Disassembly Procedure

Tools Required
J 41396 Park Lock Cable Pliers

  1. Remove the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 324906  Size: SH
  3. Remove the electrical BTSI actuator from the steering column.
  4. Use a small screwdriver to pry the electrical BTSI actuator from the steering column jacket assembly.

  5. Object Number: 324874  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the park lock cable assembly (1).
  7. The steering column lock cylinder set should be in the off-lock position.
  8. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the lock module assembly and push against the locking tab to remove.

  9. Object Number: 324916  Size: SH
  10. Remove 3 flat head 6 lobed socket tap screws from the linear shift assembly.
  11. Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column.

Linear Shift Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Disassembled

Disassembly Procedure

Tools Required

J 41396 Park Lock Cable Pliers

  1. Remove the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 324906  Size: SH
  3. Remove the electrical BTSI actuator.
  4. With a screwdriver pry the electrical BTSI actuator away from the steering column.


    Object Number: 324874  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the park lock cable assembly (1).
  6. The lock cylinder should be in the off-lock position.

  7. Insert a small screwdriver into the lock module assembly and push against the locking tab to remove.

  8. Object Number: 324909  Size: SH
  9. Remove the hexagon flanged head bolt.
  10. Remove the ball and actuator assembly (2).
  11. Remove the shift lever clevis (1).

  12. Object Number: 324897  Size: SH
  13. Remove 2 oval head 6 lobed socket tap screws from the shift gate.
  14. Remove the park lock cable assembly.


    Object Number: 324900  Size: SH
  15. Remove the hexagon flange head bolt.
  16. Remove the cable shift cam assembly.
  17. Remove the cam bushing from the cable shift cam assembly.

  18. Object Number: 324902  Size: SH
  19. Remove 3 flat head 6 lobed socket tap screws.
  20. Remove the gearshift lever assembly support bracket.