Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Shift Linkage: Adjustments
NV231 Transfer Case
SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT
1. Shift transfer case into 4L position.
2. Secure shift lever in 4L position. Use wire, or tape to hold lever in place if necessary
3. Raise vehicle.
Transfer Case Shift Linkage
4. Loosen lock bolt that secures shift rod in adjusting swivel.
5. Make sure shift rod slides freely in adjusting swivel. Lube rod and swivel if necessary.
6. Verify that transfer case range lever is in 4L detent.
7. Center pin on adjusting swivel in shift arm and tighten lock bolt to 10 Nm (90 inch lbs.) torque.
8. Lower vehicle just enough to enter vehicle. Be sure all wheels are off shop floor. Then start engine, shift transmission into gear, and shift transfer
case through all ranges to verify correct adjustment.