High Shift Effort

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High Shift Effort

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) , Steering Column Replacement (HP2) , Steering Column Replacement (Without HP2 With Electric Tilt Column) . 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