Cherokee 2WD L4-126 2.1L DSL Turbo VIN B FI (1986)
Shift Linkage: Adjustments
Procedure
GEARSHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT
Gearshift Linkage Adjustment
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Loosen the shift rod trunnion jamnut (1).
3. Remove the lockpin retaining shift rod trunnion-to-bellcrank and disengage the trunnion (2) and shift rod (3) at the bellcrank (4).
4. Place the gearshift lever in the Park position.
5. Move the valve body manual lever rearward into Park detent. Be sure the lever is moved rearward as far as possible. Park detent is the last
rearward detent.
6. Check for positive engagement of the park lock by attempting to rotate the propeller shaft. The shaft will not rotate if the park lock paw is fully
engaged in park gear.
7. Adjust the shift rod trunnion to obtain a free pin fit in the bellcrank arm and tighten the trunnion jamnut. Prevent the shift rod from turning while
tightening the jamnut.
NOTE: The gearshift linkage lash must be eliminated in order to obtain a proper adjustment. Eliminate the lash by pulling downward on the shift
rod and pressing upward on the outer bellcrank.
8. Move the gearshift lever to the Park and Neutral positions and check the engine starting. The engine should start in these positions only. The
engine must not start in any gear position other than Park or Neutral. If the engine does not start, or if it starts in R, D, 2, or 1, the adjustment is
incorrect or the neutral switch is defective.
9. Lower the vehicle.