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:
If the column linear shift assembly is not serviceable, then the steering column will need to be replaced. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Without HP2) or Steering Column Replacement (HP2) . Replace the column linear shift assembly, if serviceable.Did you complete the 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 |