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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Impala 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Linear Shift Assembly Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
  2. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement or Passenger Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator.
  4. Remove the lock control actuator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator Replacement in Shift Lock Control.

    5. Object Number: 696700 Size: SH
  5. Place the lock cylinder in the OFF-LOCK position.
  6. Disconnect the linear shift assembly cable from the ignition switch.
  7. Remove the screws from the linear shift assembly.
  8. Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 696700 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the linear shift assembly to the steering column.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the shift assembly screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

  2. Connect the electrical connector to the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator.
  3. Install the linear shift assembly cable onto the ignition switch.
  4. Install the lock control actuator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator Replacement In Shift Lock Control.
  5. Install the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
  6. Check the cable routing for clearance with the brake switches.
  7. Move the shift lever from PARK to reverse and back to the PARK position and turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
  8. Verify that the shift lever cannot be removed from PARK when the ignition key is in the OFF position.
  9. Turn the ignition key to the ON position and verify that the shift lever can be removed from PARK.
  10. Return the shift lever to the PARK position and verify that the ignition key can be turned to the OFF position and removed without difficulty. If the key can be removed without difficulty, proceed to Step 13. If the key cannot be removed or requires high effort, proceed to Step 10.
  11. Adjust the cable length by moving the white adjustment tab outwards from the adjuster body located in the middle of the cable.
  12. Move the shift lever from PARK to reverse and back to the PARK position and turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
  13. Press the white adjustment tab inwards until it locks in place. Verify proper operation by performing Steps 6-9.
  14. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement or Passenger Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.