Wagoneer L4-150 2.5L VIN E TBI (1990)
Technical Service Bulletin # 296T
Date: 901101
Campaign - Transfer Case Will Not Shift
No. 296T
November, 1990
To:
All Jeep/Eagle Dealers
Subject:
Customer Satisfaction Notification # 296T -- Transfer Case Shift Lever
Models:
The Following 1990 Model Year Jeep 4WD Vehicles - Build Dates From May 7 to May 9, 1990 (MDH 05-07-06 Through 05-09-07):
MJ -- Jeep Comanche XJ -- Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer
The transfer case shift rod linkage on involved vehicles may slip, resulting in a no-shift condition. This is because the trunnion lock portion of the shift
rod assembly was not heat treated and may not maintain clamping load. Although the transfer case shift lever will move, the transfer case will not shift
from its last engaged position if clamping load is lost.
To correct the condition, affected shift rod assemblies must be replaced.
Important:
Some of the involved vehicles may still be in dealer stock. Be sure to complete the service on these vehicles before retail delivery.
Details of this service action are explained in the following sections.
Note:
No videotape of the service procedure will be provided with the VideoTec program for this recall because the requirements are easy to
understand.
Vehicle List
Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same location) will receive a vehicle list with this letter arranged in
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) sequence. Owners known to Chrysler are also listed. The lists are for dealer reference in arranging for service of
involved vehicles.
Each Jeep/Eagle dealer without a Vehicle List will receive an information copy of this letter by Compak Mail for use in performing the service on
involved vehicles upon request.
Parts
Transfer case shift rod and trunnion packages are being shipped free of charge to all involved dealers for service of affected vehicles. Each dealer to
whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same location) will receive enough parts packages to service 75% of those vehicles.
Two package part numbers have been assigned depending on engine and transmission applications as follows:
Part Number
Model Application
C3940411
4.0L Engine and 5 Speed Manual Transmission (231 Model Transfer Case)
C3940413
4.0L Engine and Automatic Transmission (242 Model Transfer Case), or 2.5L Engine and Manual or Automatic Transmission
(231 Model Transfer Case)
Included in each parts package is an instruction summary for convenient reference by the servicing technician.
Additional parts may be ordered without charge from Parts Depots if required. Order only as needed for scheduled repairs.
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
All involved vehicle owners known to Chrysler are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule
appointments for the service with their dealers at the earliest possible date. A copy of the owner notification letter is attached.
Enclosed with each owner notification is an Owner Recall Notification Form # 83-295-0019. The involved vehicle and recall are identified on the form
for owner or dealer reference as needed.
Service Procedure
1.
From inside the vehicle, remove the transfer case shift lever bezel.
