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Linear Shift Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

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  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle  .
  3. Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever - Disassemble - Off Vehicle  .
  4. The steering column lock cylinder set should be in the OFF-LOCK position.
  5. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the lock module assembly and push against the locking tab to remove the park lock cable assembly (1).
    Fig 1: Identifying Park Lock Cable Assembly
    G02501488Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the automatic transmission shift lock control connector from the park position switch assembly.
  7. Slide the park position switch assembly off of the linear shift assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Park Position Switch Assembly
    G02501489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Use a small screwdriver to gently pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column jacket assembly.
  9. To break the linear shift assembly down proceed to step  12 .
  10. Remove the 3 TORX(tm) screws from the linear shift assembly.
  11. Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column support assembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Park Position Switch Assembly
    G02501491Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the 2 hexagon flange head bolts (2).
  13. Remove the ball and actuator assembly (1).
  14. Remove the cable shift cam assembly (3).
    Fig 4: Identifying Cable Shift Cam Assembly
    G02501492Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the shift actuator shaft.
    Fig 5: Identifying Shift Actuator Shaft
    G02501493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the 2 actuator bushings.
    Fig 6: Identifying Actuator Bushings
    G02501494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the 3 oval head screws (2) from the shift lever gate (3).
  18. Remove the shift lever gate (3) from the gear shift lever assembly support bracket (1).
    Fig 7: Identifying Gear Shift Lever Assembly Support Bracket
    G02501495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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