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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMNREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLINEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U
Installation Procedure
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
- Install the linear shift assembly onto the steering column support assembly.
- Secure the linear shift assembly to the steering column assembly with the 3 flat head tapping screws.
Move the linear shift assembly out of the PARK position to install the lower socket tapping screw.
Tighten: Tighten the 3 TORX® screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.
- Install the shift lever clevis and put the column in the neutral position.
- The neutral position is 2 positions from the park position.
- Slide the park position switch assembly onto the linear shift assembly.
- Connect the automatic transmission shift lock control connector onto the park position switch assembly.
- Connect the park lock cable assembly (1) to the ignition lock cylinder case in the following way:
- Place the steering column lock cylinder set into the off position.
- Place the shift lever clevis into the park position.
- Press the locking tab on the end of the park lock cable assembly (1) into the slot in the ignition lock cylinder case.
- Install the shift lever. Refer to Shift Lever Replacement (Without Tow/Haul Switch) or Shift Lever Replacement (With Tow/Haul Switch) .
- Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.