Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
- Remove the automatic transmission shift lock actuator. Refer to SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID .
- Disconnect the park lock cable assembly (1).
- The steering column lock cylinder set should be in the OFF-LOCK position.
- Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the lock module assembly and push against the locking tab to remove.
- Remove 3 flat head 6 lobed socket tap screws from the linear shift assembly.
- Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column.
- To disassemble the linear shift assembly as an assembly from the column, proceed to the next step.
- Remove the hexagon flange head bolt from the gear shift lever assembly.
- Remove the ball and actuator assembly (2) from the gear shift lever assembly.
- Remove the shift lever clevis (1) from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.
- Remove the 3 TORX® screws from the shift gate.
- Remove the park lock cable assembly from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.
- Remove the hexagon flange head bolt from the cable shift cam assembly (1).
- Remove the cable shift cam assembly (1) from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.
- Remove the cam bushing (2) from the cable shift cam assembly (1).
- Remove the 3 TORX® screws from the support bracket for the gear shift lever assembly.
- Remove the gear shift lever assembly support bracket from the steering column support assembly.