2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 21 - Transmission and Transfer Case

CABLE, Shift

REMOVAL

REMOVAL

NOTE:

Transfer Case may not engage or disengage Four Wheel Drive Mode if the transfer case shift cable end bushings are damaged.

  1. Shift transfer case into N.

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  2. Raise vehicle.

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  3. Remove clip securing the transfer case shift cable (2) to the shift cable support bracket.

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  4. Disengage any additional shift cable routing clips, if necessary.

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  5. Disengage the shift cable from the transfer case manual lever.

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  6. If necessary remove end bushing from shift cable end.

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  7. Lower the vehicle.

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  8. Remove the floor console as necessary to access the shifter mechanism. (Refer to 23 - Body/Interior/CONSOLE, Center - Removal)

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  9. Disengage the transfer case shift cable from the shift lever pin and body.

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  10. Disengage the shift cable grommet from the floor and remove the shift cable from the vehicle.

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  11. If necessary remove end bushing from shift cable end.

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

NOTE:

Transfer Case may not engage or disengage Four Wheel Drive Mode if the transfer case shift cable end bushings are damaged.

  1. If necessary install new end bushings on the shfit cable ends.

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  2. Route the shift cable through the opening in the floor pan.

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  3. Connect the transfer case shift cable to the shift lever body and pin.

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  4. Install any floor console components previously removed. (Refer to 23 - Body/Interior/CONSOLE, Center - Installation)

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  5. Verify that the floor shifter is in the N position.

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  6. Raise vehicle.

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  7. Route the shift cable through the opening in the shift cable support bracket.

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  8. Install the cable and a new spring clip into the slot in the support bracket.

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  9. Install any additional routing clips on the shift cable.

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  10. Verify that the transfer case is in the N position.

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  11. Attach the shift cable to the transfer case manual lever.

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  12. Lower vehicle and check for proper transfer case shifter operation.

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