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  | |
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  |