Cherokee 4WD V6-173 2.8L VIN W 2-bbl (1985)
38.
Connect the BROWN wiring harness single wire connector to the fuse block. Insert the connector into the fuse block IGNITION FEED location
marked "IGN" (Figure 18).
39.
Secure the new wiring harness to the steering column and I/P wiring harness with two of the provided tie straps.
40.
Reconnect the negative battery cable.
41.
Install the floor shifter handle.
42.
Verify that the shift interlock operates properly:
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.
I.
If the shift interlock fails any of the above tests, the cable must be adjusted, continue with Step 43. If the shift interlock passes all of the
above tests, skip to Step 44.
43.
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 17).
NOTE:
If a second cable adjustment is required, insert a .030 pin or shim between the pawl and the park gate (Figure 17) 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.
