2014 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 21 - Transmission and Transfer Case

CABLE, Shift

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - GEARSHIFT CABLE

  1. The floor shifter lever and gate positions should be in alignment with all transmission positions, P - R - N - D - 2 - 1 shown in cluster. Misalignment requires cable readjustment.

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  2. Engine start must not be possible in any other gear position - if occurs the cable must be readjusted.

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ADJUSTMENTS

Check adjustment by starting the engine in PARK and NEUTRAL. Adjustment is CORRECT if the engine starts only in these positions. Adjustment is INCORRECT if the engine starts in one but not both positions. If the engine starts in any position other than PARK or NEUTRAL, or if the engine will not start at all, the park/neutral position contact may be faulty.

  1. Shift transmission into PARK.

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  2. Remove floor console as necessary for access to the shift cable adjustment. (Refer to 23 - Body/Interior/CONSOLE, Center - Removal)

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  3. Loosen the shift cable adjustment nut (2) .

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  4. Raise vehicle.

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  5. Unsnap cable eyelet from transmission shift lever.

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  6. Verify transmission shift lever is in PARK detent by moving lever fully rearward. Last rearward detent is PARK position.

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  7. Verify positive engagement of transmission park lock by attempting to rotate propeller shaft. Shaft will not rotate when park lock is engaged.

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  8. Snap cable eyelet onto transmission shift lever.

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  9. Lower vehicle

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  10. Tighten the shift cable adjustment nut (2) to 30 N·m (265 in.lbs.).

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  11. Verify correct operation.

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

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REMOVAL

  1. Shift transmission into PARK.

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  2. Raise the vehicle.

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  3. Disengage the gearshift cable eyelet (3) at transmission manual shift lever and pull cable out of the mounting bracket (4).

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  4. Lower the vehicle.

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  5. Remove the floor console (Refer to 23 - Body/Interior/CONSOLE, Center - Removal) as necessary to access the shift mechanism and cables.

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  6. If necessary, remove the bolts holding the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the shifter assembly and remove the shield.

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  7. Remove the gearshift cable (1) from the shift lever pin (3).

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  8. Remove the gearshift cable retainer from the notch (2) in the shifter assembly.

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  9. Remove the gearshift cable grommet nuts from under the dash panel.

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  10. Remove the gearshift cable from the vehicle.

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INSTALLATION

  1. Route the shift cable through the floor pan.

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  2. Raise the vehicle.

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  3. Verify that the transmission is in the PARK position by trying to rotate the propeller shaft. If the propeller shaft rotates, move the transmission manual shift lever to the full rearward position and turn the propeller shaft until the PARK system is engaged.

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  4. Route the gearshift cable (3) through the mounting bracket (4).

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  5. Engage the gearshift cable eyelet (3) onto the transmission manual shift lever.

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  6. Lower vehicle.

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  7. Verify that the shifter is in the PARK position.

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  8. Install the shift cable grommet nuts under the dash panel. Tighten bolts to 10 N·m ( 88 in. lbs.)

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  9. Install the gearshift cable retainer into the notch in the shifter assembly and onto the shifter.

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  10. Verify correct shifter operation and adjust if necessary. (Refer to 21 - Transmission and Transfer Case/Automatic - NAG1 - Standard Procedure) .

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  11. If necessary, install the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the shifter assembly and install the bolts to hold the shield to the shifter assembly.

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  12. Install the floor console (Refer to 23 - Body/Interior/CONSOLE, Center - Installation) ,

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