Aries L4-135 2.2L VIN C 2-bbl (1985)
Shift Cable: Customer Interest
M/T Shifter - Loose/Inoperative
Models
1983-1986 Domestic Front Wheel Drive With Manual Transaxle - Car & Truck
Subject
Shift Linkage Ball Socket Disengagement
Index
TRANSMISSION
Date
March 24, 1986
No.
21-05-86
P-937-C
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
Transaxle shifter mechanism is inoperative/loose due to shift linkage disengagement.
DIAGNOSIS
Cable Linkage
Determine if the selector cable end fitting has popped off the ball stud at the transmission operating lever.
Rod Linkage
Determine if one of the white nylon rod end fittings has popped off its ball stud (see attached illustrations for locations).
PARTS REQUIRED
Ball Socket Retaining Clip PN 4340118
Number required:
1
Cable Linkage
5
1983-1984 Rod Linkage
3
1985-1986 Rod Linkage
REPAIR PROCEDURE
It will be necessary to install ball socket retaining clips to prevent ball socket disengagement.
1.
Reinstall cable/rod end fitting over ball stud.