High Shift Effort
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| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEFINITION: Abnormally high shift effort is required to shift the transmission out of the Park (P) position. | |||
| 1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation |
| 2 | Verify that a high column shift effort is required in order to shift out of the PARK position. Does the column shifter operate normally? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Inspect for worn or worn or damaged automatic transmission range selector shift cable. Is the transmission range selector shift cable worn or damaged? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the automatic transmission range selector shift cable for binding or mis-adjustment. Is the automatic transmission range selector shift cable binding or mis-adjusted? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the column linear shift assembly for damage. Is the column linear shift assembly damaged? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 |
| 6 | Replace the automatic transmission range selector shift cable. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 7 | Adjust the automatic transmission range selector shift cable. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 |
IMPORTANT:
Replace the column linear shift assembly, if serviceable.Did you complete the replacement?If the column linear shift assembly is not serviceable, then the steering column will need to be replaced. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |