Linear Shift Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If you need to assemble the linear shift assembly first proceed to step 3. Install the linear shift assembly onto the steering column support assembly.
Secure the linear shift assembly to the steering column assembly with the 3 flat head tapping screws. Move the linear shift assembly out of the PARK position to install the lower socket tapping screw.
Tighten:

Tighten the 3 TORX® screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in)

Fig 1: Linear Shift Assembly
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Install the shift lever gate (3) onto the gear shift lever assembly support bracket (1).
Install the 3 oval head screws (2) onto the shift lever gate (3).
Tighten:

Tighten the 3 oval head screws to 7 N.m (62 lb in)

Fig 2: Shift Link Lever Gate Head Screws
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Install the 2 actuator bushings.

Fig 3: Actuator Bushings
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Install the shift actuator shaft.

Fig 4: Shift Actuator Shaft
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Install the cable shift cam assembly (3).
Install the ball and actuator assembly (1).
Install the 2 hexagon flange head bolts (2).
Tighten:

Tighten the 2 hexagon flange head bolts to 18 N.m (13 lb ft)

Fig 5: Cable Shift Cam Assembly
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Install the automatic transmission shift lock control. Install the shift lever clevis and put the column in the NEUTRAL position. This will be 2 positions from the PARK position.

Fig 6: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
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Slide the park position switch assembly onto the linear shift assembly.
Connect the automatic transmission shift lock control connector onto the park position switch assembly.

Fig 7: Park Position Switch Assembly And Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
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Connect the park lock cable assembly (1) to the electronic lock module assembly in the following way:
- Place the steering column lock cylinder set into the OFF position.
- Place the shift lever clevis into the PARK position.
- Press the locking tab on the end of the park lock cable assembly (1) into the slot in the electronic lock module assembly.
  
  Fig 8: Park Lock Cable Assembly
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Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift) or Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift) .