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Linear Shift Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle Install

Assembly Procedure

Tools Required
J 41396 Park Lock Cable Pliers


    Object Number: 324916 Size: SH

    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.

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

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the 3 flat head 6 lobed socket tap screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 324874 Size: SH
  2. Connect the park lock cable assembly (1).
    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 lock module assembly.

    Object Number: 324884 Size: SH
  3. Adjust the park lock cable assembly.
    4. 3.1. Use the shift lever clevis to put the column in the park position.
    3.2. Put the ignition switch in the off-lock position. Remove the key.
    3.3. Unlock the adjuster ring (1) on the park lock cable assembly with J 41396 .
    3.4. Pull on the cable until the park lock latch contacts the shift lever clevis. Release the cable.
    3.5. Lock the adjuster ring (1) securely in place on the park lock cable assembly with J 41396 .
  4. Inspect the park lock cable assembly.
    5. 4.1. Put the lock cylinder in the off-lock position. The shift lever clevis should not be able to shift out of the park position.
    4.2. Turn the key to the run position and put the shift lever clevis in the neutral position.
    4.3. With the shift lever clevis in the neutral position the lock cylinder should not be able to go into the off-lock position.
    4.4. Put the shift lever clevis into the park position.
    4.5. Put the lock cylinder in the off-lock position and then remove the key.

    Object Number: 324906 Size: SH
  5. Install the electrical BTSI actuator.

    6. Install the shift lever clevis and put the column in the neutral position.


    Object Number: 324912 Size: SH
  6. Adjust the electrical BTSI actuator.
    7. 6.1. Pull the tab (1) out on the adjuster block side (2) of the electrical BTSI actuator.
    6.2. Press on the adjuster block (2) to compress the internal adjuster spring to disengage the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block (2) as far away from the solenoid as possible.
    6.3. Lock in place by pushing the tab (1) back in.
  7. Inspect the electrical BTSI actuator.
    8. 7.1. The electrical BTSI actuator must lock the shift lever clevis when it is put into the park position.
    7.2. 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.
    7.3. Readjust if needed.
  8. Install the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

Linear Shift Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle Assembled

Assembly Procedure

Tools Required

J 41396 Park Lock Cable Pliers


    Object Number: 324902 Size: SH

    Important: Lubricate all moving parts of the linear shift assembly with synthetic grease.

    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.

  1. Install the gearshift lever assembly support bracket and secure by using 3 flat head 6-lobed socket tap screws.

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


    Object Number: 324900 Size: SH
  2. Insert the cam bushing (2) into the cable shift cam assembly.
  3. Install the cable shift cam assembly (1).
  4. Install the hexagon flange head bolt.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 18 N·m (14 lb ft).


    Object Number: 324897 Size: SH
  5. Install the park lock cable assembly and secure by using 2 oval head 6-lobed socket tap screws.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 6.5 N·m (58 lb in).


    Object Number: 324909 Size: SH
  6. Install the shift lever clevis (1).
  7. Install the ball actuator assembly (2).
  8. Install the hexagon flanged head bolt.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 18 N·m (14 lb ft).


    Object Number: 324874 Size: SH
  9. Connect the park lock cable assembly (1) into the lock module assembly.
    10. • 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 lock module assembly.

    Object Number: 324884 Size: SH
  10. Adjust the park lock cable assembly.
    11. 10.1. Use the gear shift lever to put the column in the park position.
    10.2. Put the ignition switch in the off-lock position. Remove the key.
    10.3. Unlock the adjuster ring on the park lock cable assembly with J 41396 .
    10.4. Pull on the cable until the park lock latch contacts the gear shift lever. Release the cable.
    10.5. Lock the adjuster ring securely in place on the park lock cable assembly with J 41396 .
  11. Inspect the park lock cable assembly.
    12. 11.1. Put the lock cylinder in the off-lock position. The gear shift lever should not be able to shift out of the park position.
    11.2. Turn the key to the run position and put the gear shift lever in the neutral position.
    11.3. With the gear shift lever in the neutral position the lock cylinder should not be able to go into the off-lock position.
    11.4. Put the gear shift lever in the park position.
    11.5. Put the lock cylinder in the off-lock position and then remove the key.

    Object Number: 324906 Size: SH
  12. Install the electrical BTSI actuator.

    13. Install the gear shift lever and put the column in the neutral position.


    Object Number: 324912 Size: SH
  13. Adjust the electrical BTSI actuator.
    14. 13.1. Pull the tab out on the block side of the electrical BTSI actuator.
    13.2. Press on the adjuster block to compress the internal adjuster spring to disengage the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block as far away from the solenoid as possible.
    13.3. Lock in place by pushing the tab back in.
  14. Inspect the electrical BTSI actuator.
    15. 14.1. The electrical BTSI actuator must lock the gear shift lever when it is put into the park position.
    14.2. 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.
    14.3. Readjust if needed.
  15. Install the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle .