Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L VIN X FI (1989)
Fig. 24 Shift tube removal
24.
Using tool No. C-4120 or equivalent and bushing, remove shift tube from bowl. Do not hammer or pull on lower or upper shift tube as plastic joint
may be sheared.
25.
Remove shift tube from jacket through lower end.
26.
Remove lock plate by sliding out of jacket notches and tipping down toward bowl hub at a 12 o'clock position and under jacket opening, then
remove wave washer.
27.
Remove bowl from jacket, then remove shift lever from bowl by winding spring up with pliers and pulling out.
28.
Remove tilt lever opening shield from bearing housing.
29.
Remove lock bolt spring by removing spring retaining screw and moving spring clockwise to remove from bolt.
Fig. 25 Sector & bolt spring assembly
30.
Remove snap ring from sector driveshaft, then using a hammer and punch, lightly tap driveshaft from sector. Remove driveshaft, sector, bolt, rack
and spring (also shim if used).
31.
Drive out tilt release lever pin, then remove lever and release spring. To relieve load on release lever, hold shoes inward and wedge block between
top of shoes (over slots) and bearing housing.
32.
Remove lock shoe pin, then remove lock shoes and springs.
33.
Remove bearings from housing only if they are to be replaced. Remove separator and balls from bearing. Place housing on a flat surface, then with
a pointed punch against the back surface of race, carefully drive out race until a puller can be used. Repeat for other race.
Assembly
Fig. 26 Shift tube installation
During assembly, lubricate all friction surfaces with NLGI grade 2 E.P. or equivalent grease.
1.
Install bearing in housing, if removed.
