For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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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 . 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