Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L (1987)
Shift Linkage: Technical Service Bulletins
Transfer Case - Linkage Adjustment, Manual Correction
Models
1987 Dakota 4 x 4
Subject
Service Manual Correction - Transfer Case Linkage Adjustment
Index
TRANSMISSION
Date
February 16, 1987
No..
21-03-87 (C7-21)
P-482
A change in the NP207 transfer case linkage adjustment procedure requires an update to the 1987 Dakota Service Manual as follows:
Model
Publication
Model
Year
Number
Page
Dakota
1987
81-370-7010
21-72
For your convenience, we are repeating the complete procedure in this bulletin.
Revisions are underlined.
Linkage Adjustment
(1)
Place the shift lever in the 4H position.
(2)
Remove the screws attaching the shift lever boot to the floor pan. Slide the boot upward to provide access to the shift gate.
(3)
Insert a 3 mm (1/8 in.) spacer between the shift lever and the forward edge of the shift lever gate. Secure the lever and spacer in position.
(4)
Loosen adjusting link enough to allow linkage rod to slide freely in the link.
(5)
Move the transfer case range lever to the 4H position.
(6)
Position linkage rod so it is a "free" fit in range lever. Then tighten the set screw in adjusting link securely.
(7)
Remove the spacer from the shift gate and install the shift lever boot.
POLICY:
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