Cherokee 2WD L4-150 2.5L VIN H TBI (1988)
Ignition Lock: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T Shifter Housing - Ignition Key Difficult to Remove
Models
1987-1989 MJ, XJ With Automatic Transmission
Subject
Difficulty In Removing The Ignition Key
Index
TRANSMISSION
Date
February 13, 1989
No.
21-51-89 REVISION A
(C21-06-9)
P-474
This bulletin supersedes Technical Service Bulletin #21-51-89, which should be removed from your files. This bulletin corrects errors in the Body Code
Legend, Diagnosis and Repair Procedure
BODY CODE LEGEND
MJ - COMANCHE
XJ - CHEROKEE/WAGONEER
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
Difficulty in removing the ignition key from the steering column when the automatic transmission is put into "PARK" on 1987-1988 and 1989 vehicles
built before 08-15-88.
NOTE:
THIS CONDITION AFFECTS ONLY THE POTENTIAL FOR DIFFICULT KEY REMOVAL -- IT DOES NOT AFFECT "PARK"
POSITION ENGAGEMENT OR RETENTION.
DIAGNOSIS
Inspect the console/shift mechanism areas for any external items that may inhibit the shifter from contacting the park stop located in the shifter housing
assembly. Set parking brake, shift transmission into neutral. Turn the ignition switch to the run position. Shift the transmission into the "PARK" position,
turn the ignition switch to the lock position and remove the key. If the key cannot be removed or if additional effort is required on the shift lever before
the key can be removed, perform the repair procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED
1
Shifter Housing
PN 53005470
1
Shifter Bezel
PN 55022195
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2.
Remove the gearshift lever handle.
3.
Remove the transmission and transfer case (if so equipped) indicator bezel(s).
4.
Remove the console.
Standard (Short) Console
-
Remove the console retaining screws.
