Cherokee 4WD V6-173 2.8L VIN W 2-bbl (1985)
A.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Attempt to shift the transmission out of PARK. The shifter should not shift out of PARK.
B.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Attempt to shift the transmission out of PARK. The shifter should not shift out of PARK.
C.
Apply pressure to the brake pedal. Attempt to shift the transmission out of PARK. The shifter should shift out of PARK.
D.
Shift the transmission into DRIVE. With your foot off the brake, attempt to shift into L2 and L1. The shifter should shift into both positions.
E.
Shift the transmission into DRIVE. Attempt to turn the ignition key to the LOCK position. The key should not be able to turn to the LOCK
position. Repeat with the transmission in REVERSE, NEUTRAL, L2 and L1.
F.
Shift the transmission into DRIVE. Attempt to start the engine. The engine should not start. Repeat with the transmission in REVERSE, L2
and L1.
G.
Shift the transmission into PARK. Attempt to start the engine. The engine should start. Repeat with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
H.
Shift the transmission into PARK. Attempt to turn the ignition key to the LOCK position. The key should be able to turn to the LOCK
position.
If the shift interlock fails any of the above tests, the cable must be adjusted, continue with Step 50. If the shift interlock passes all of the
above tests, skip to Step 51.
50.
Adjust the shift interlock cable as follows:
A.
Shift the transmission into PARK and turn the ignition key to the ACC position.
B.
Pull up the cable lock button to release the cable.
C.
Compress and release the spring loaded cable adjuster (Figure 6).
NOTE:
If a second cable adjustment is required, insert a .030 pin or shim between the pawl and the park gate (Figure 6) and continue the
adjustment procedure. Remove the pin or shim after the cable has been locked.
D.
Press the cable lock button down until it snaps into position.
E.
Repeat Step 49.
51.
Remove the transmission shift lever handle.
52.
Install the heater crossover tube.
53.
Install the knee blocker and trim panel (Figure 2).
54.
Install the console and secure it with the attaching screws (Figure 1).
55.
Install the park brake bezel.
56.
Install the lamp socket into the transfer case shift bezel and then install the bezel into the console (Figure 1).
57.
Install the lamp socket into the transmission shift indicator bezel and then install the bezel into the console (Figure 1).
58.
Install the transmission shift lever handle.
1995 Cherokee (XJ) Vehicles
1.
With the ignition key in the OFF position, disconnect the negative battery cable.
Note:
To enhance customer satisfaction, remember to record all radio settings before disconnecting the battery and to reset all electronic memory
(clock, radio settings, etc.) when you have completed the service procedure.
2.
Remove the transmission shift lever handle by pulling straight up firmly and quickly.
