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"J" Body

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  1. With ignition switch in RUN position and gear selector lever in Neutral, ensure ignition switch cannot be turned to LOCK position.
  2. With gear selector lever in Park and ignition switch in LOCK position, gear selector lever should not be able to be moved to other gear positions and ignition key should be removable from lock cylinder.
  3. If system does not perform as described, dislodge park/lock cable housing lock at ignition switch. Adjust outer cable housing to position White plastic collar in park/lock housing. See Fig 1 .
  4. Ensure no gap is present between metal terminal stop at end of cable and White plastic collar. White plastic collar should be flush or less than .040" (1.0mm) recessed in park/lock housing. Hold cable in position, and seat park/lock cable housing lock. Retest park/lock cable operation.
Fig 1: Adjusting Park Lock Cable ("J" Body - Floor Shift)
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