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(2) Wrap a single layer of plastic tape around the
pitman shaft threads and splines. This will protect
the replacement seals during installation.
(3) Install the seal with a suitable size socket.
(4) Remove the tape from the shaft.
(5) Center the steering gear.
(6) Align and install the pitman arm.
(7) Install the washer and retaining nut on the pit-
man shaft. Tighten the nut to 251 Nzm (185 ft. lbs.)
torque.
GEAR ADJUSTMENTS IN VEHICLE
REMOVE
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Mark the pitman shaft and pitman arm for in-
stallation reference. Remove the pitman arm from
the shaft.
(3) Loosen the adjuster lock nut then back the ad-
juster plug off 1/4 turn.
(4) Remove the steering wheel horn pad.
(5) Turn the steering wheel in one direction until
stopped by the gear. Then turn back 1/2 turn.
CAUTION: Do not turn the steering wheel hard
against the internal stops when the linkage is re-
moved. This could result in damage to the recircu-
lating ball guides.
MEASURE
Place a low calibration (50 in. lbs.) torque wrench
and socket on the steering wheel nut. Rotate the
wrench and nut through a 90 degree arc (1/4 turn).
This will measure the worm shaft bearing preload.
ADJUST WORMSHAFT BEARING PRELOAD
TORQUE
(1) Adjust the preload by tightening the adjuster
plug. The preload should be 0.6 to 1 Nzm(5to8in.
lbs.) torque.
Steering column/shaft misalignment or damage will
increase the amount of torque required to rotate the
steering wheel. If the rotating torque is exceptionally
high, inspect the steering column/shaft alignment. If
the alignment is correct, remove the steering gear,
determine the cause of the high preload torque, and
repair as necessary.
(2) Tighten the adjuster locknut to 68 Nzm (50 ft.
lbs.) torque. Measure the preload torque. If neces-
sary, adjust the preload torque again.
ADJUST OVERCENTER DRAG TORQUE
(1) Turn the steering wheel from one stop to the
other and count the total numbers of turns. Turn the
wheel back in reverse direction 1/2 the total number
of turns to center the steering gear.(2) Turn the over center adjusting screw in to re-
move all lash between the ball nut and pitman shaft
sector teeth. Hold the adjustment screw and tighten
the lock nut to 34 Nzm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Check the torque at the steering wheel by tak-
ing the highest reading as the wheel is turned
through the center position.
(4) The overcenter drag torque should be 0.5 to 1
Nzm (4 to 10 in. lbs.).
(5) If necessary, loosen the lock nut and adjust the
over center adjuster screw to obtain the proper
torque. Re-tighten the lock nut to the lock nut.
(6) After tightening the locknut, measure the over-
center drag torque again and readjust the torque, if
necessary.
INSTALL
(1) Align the installation reference marks and in-
stall the pitman arm.
(2) Install and tighten the pitman shaft nut and
washer to 251 Nzm (185 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install the horn button.
GEAR DISASSEMBLY
(1) Rotate the wormshaft from stop-to-stop and
count the number of rotations. Rotate the wormshaft
in the reverse direction 1/2 of the total number of ro-
tations to center it and the ball nut.
(2) Remove the pitman shaft adjustment screw
locknut. Remove the cover retaining bolts, cover, and
gasket (Fig. 3).
(3) Slide the adjustment screw head (Fig. 3) out of
the pitman shaft T-slot and remove it and the
shim(s).
(4) Retain the shim(s) for end-play measurement
during assembly.
(5) Remove the pitman shaft, the wormshaft bear-
ing preload torque adjustment cap locknut, and the
adjustment cap (Fig. 2).
(6) Remove the wormshaft and the ball nut (Fig.
2).
(7) Remove (pry) the pitman shaft and the worm-
shaft seals from the steering gear housing (Fig. 3).
WORMSHAFT AND BALL NUT DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the upper bearing from the wormshaft
(Fig. 2).
CAUTION: Do not allow the ball nut to rotate freely
and travel to either extreme end of the wormshaft.
This could damage the tangs at the ends of the re-
circulating ball guides (Fig. 3).
(2) Remove the recirculating ball guide clamp re-
taining screws, the clamp and the guides (Fig. 2).
Separate the half-guides and place the recirculating
balls aside in a container.
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(2) Disconnect the battery negative (ground) cable
and isolate.
(3) Disarm the airbag (refer to group 8M, Electri-
cal for proper and safe procedures).
(4) Remove the air bag module and speed control
switch (if equipped) and disconnect the wire feeds
(Fig. 6).
(5) Disconnect the wire feed to the horn buttons.(6) Remove the steering wheel retaining nut. Score
or paint alignment marks on the column shaft and
steering wheel (if none exist) for installation refer-
ence.
(7) Remove the steering wheel with a universal
puller (Fig. 7).Do not hammer or jolt the steer-
ing column or shaft during removal of the
wheel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the steering wheel on column with the
scored marks or master splines aligned. Ensure the
wheel compresses the 2 lock tabs on the clockspring.
(2) Pull the speed control wires through the lower,
larger hole in the steering wheel. Pull the horn wire
through the smaller hole at the top.
(3) Install the retaining nut and tighten to 61 Nzm
(45 ft. lbs.) torque.Force the steering wheel down
on the shaft with the retaining nut only. Do not
hammer or shock the column with sudden im-
pact to install the wheel.
(4) Connect the wire feed to the horn buttons.
(5) Connect the wire feeds to the speed control
switch (Fig. 6). Tighten the air bag module nuts to 9
to 11 Nzm (80 to 100 in. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 5 Airbag Module Remove/Install
Fig. 6 Air Bag Module and Speed Control
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(3) Place the ignition key cylinder in the ACCES-
SORY position.
(4) Remove shipping pin from plastic base.
(5) Connect the cable eyelet to the bellcrank pin
(Fig. 4).
(6) Place gear selector in PARK.
(7) Push the spring-loaded cable adjuster forward
and snap cable into bracket (Fig. 4).
(8) Push the cable adjuster lock clamp downward
to lock it.(9) Install the center console and related trim. Re-
fer to Group 23, Body.
(10) Test the park-lock cable operation.
(11) Load the steering column up to the bracket.
Refer to Column Assembly Replacement in this
group.
TEST/INSPECTION
(1) Turn the ignition switch key to the LOCK posi-
tion.
(2) Press inward on the gear selector handle re-
lease button, the button should not move.
(3) Turn the ignition switch key to the ON posi-
tion.
(4) Press inward on the gear selector handle re-
lease button.
(5) Move the gear selector handle to the DRIVE or
NEUTRAL position.
(6) Attempt to turn the ignition switch key to the
LOCK position.
(7) If the park-lock cable is correctly adjusted, the
key will not turn to the LOCK position.
(8) Press inward on the gear selector handle re-
lease button and move the gear selector handle to the
PARK position.
(9) Turn the ignition switch key to the LOCK posi-
tion. If the park-lock cable is correctly adjusted, the
key will turn to the LOCK position.
(10) If additional cable adjustment is required,
slide the adjuster forward or rearward to obtain the
correct position. Refer to Group 21, Transmission for
additional information involving shift cable adjust-
ment.
Fig. 4 Cable and Shifter
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PARK INTERLOCK CABLE ADJUSTMENT (XJ)
(1) Shift transmission into Park.
(2) Turn ignition switch to Lock position.
(3) Remove shift lever bezel and console screws.
Raise bezel and console for access to cable.(4) Pull cable lock button up to release cable (Fig.
4).
(5) Pull cable forward. Then release cable and
press cable lock button down until it snaps in place.
(6) Check adjustment as follows:
(a) Check movement of release shift handle but-
ton (floor shift) or release lever (column shift). You
should not be able to press button inward or move
column lever.
(b) Turn ignition switch to On position.
(c) Press floor shift lever release button or move
column lever. Then shift into Neutral. If cable ad-
justment is correct, ignition switch can not be
turned to Lock position. Perform same check with
transmission in D range.
(7) Move shift lever back to Park and check igni-
tion switch operation. You should be able to turn
switch to Lock position and shift lever release button/
lever should not move.
THROTTLE VALVE CABLE ADJUSTMENT (XJ/YJ)
The throttle valve cable controls throttle pressure
and kickdown on 30RH/32RH transmissions (Fig. 5).
Correct cable adjustment is important to proper
shifting. The cable positions the throttle valve which
controls shift speed, shift quality and part throttle
downshift sensitivity. If the setting is incorrect, shift
quality and shift speeds will be unsatisfactory.
Fig. 2 Gearshift Linkage (YJ)
Fig. 3 Shift Cable (XJ)
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THROTTLE VALVE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
Cable adjustment is performed entirely in the
engine compartment. It is not necessary to
raise the vehicle for access to any other compo-
nents.
(1) Shift transmission into Park and shut engine
off.
(2) Press cable release button (Fig. 6).
(3) Push cable conduit back into cable adjuster
body as far as possible (Fig. 7).(4) Rotate throttle body lever to wide open throttle
position. Cable will ratchet to correct adjustment
point as lever is rotated (Fig. 7).
FRONT BAND ADJUSTMENT
The front band adjusting screw is located on the
left side of the transmission case above the manual
valve and throttle valve levers.
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Loosen band adjusting screw locknut. Then
back locknut off 4-5 turns.
Fig. 5 Transmission Throttle Valve Cable
Fig. 4 Park Lock Cable Attachment (XJ)
Fig. 6 Throttle Valve Cable Components
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(6) Apply bead of Loctite 599 sealer to oil pan seal-
ing surface. Sealer bead should be at least 3 mm (1/8
in.) wide. Then install pan and tighten pan bolts to 7
Nzm (65 in. lbs.) torque.
(7) Install new gasket on oil pan drain plug. Install
and tighten plug to 20 Nzm (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
(8) Connect cable to engine bracket and throttle
linkage.
(9) Fill transmission with Mopar Dexron/Mercon
IIE.
(10) Adjust the cable as described in cable adjust-
ment procedure.
TRANSMISSION THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
(1) Shift transmission into Park, shut engine off
and raise hood.
(2) Press cable release button (Fig. 44).
(3) Push cable conduit back into cable sheath as
far as possible (Fig. 45).
(4) Rotate lever on throttle body to wide open
throttle position. Cable will ratchet to correct adjust-
ment point as lever is rotated (Fig. 45).
Fig. 43 Removing/Installing Transmission Throttle
Cable And Bracket
Fig. 41 Transmission Throttle Cable Attachment
Fig. 42 Removing/Installing Transmission Throttle
Cable
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SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT
(1) Shift transmission into Park.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Release cable adjuster clamp to unlock cable
(Figs. 46 and 47). Clamp is at transmission end of ca-
ble.
(4) Unsnap cable from transmission cable bracket
(Figs. 46 and 47).
(5) Move transmission shift lever fully rearward to
Park detent. Lever is on manual valve shaft at driver
side of case.
(6) Verify positive engagement of park lock by at-
tempting to rotate propeller shaft. Shaft will not ro-
tate when park lock is engaged.
(7) Snap cable into cable bracket.(8) Lock shift cable by pressing cable adjuster
clamp down until it snaps into place.
(9) Check engine starting. Engine should start only
in Park and Neutral.
(10) Lower vehicle.
PARK INTERLOCK CABLE ADJUSTMENT
(1) Shift transmission into Park.
(2) Turn ignition switch to Lock position.
(3) Remove shift lever bezel and console screws.
Raise bezel and console for access to cable.
(4) Pull cable lock button up to release cable (Fig.
47).
(5) Pull cable forward. Then release cable and
press cable lock button down until it snaps in place.
(6) Check adjustment as follows:
Fig. 45 Throttle Cable Adjustment
Fig. 46 Shift and Interlock Cables
Fig. 44 Throttle Cable Components
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(a) Check movement of release shift handle but-
ton (floor shift) or release lever (column shift). You
should not be able to press button inward or move
column lever.
(b) Turn ignition switch to On position.
(c) Press floor shift lever release button or move
column lever. Then shift into Neutral. If cable ad-
justment is correct, ignition switch can not be
turned to Lock position. Perform same check with
transmission in D range.
(7) Move shift lever back to Park and check igni-
tion switch operation. You should be able to turn
switch to Lock position and shift lever release button/
lever should not move.
TRANSMISSION COOLER SERVICE
Main Cooler
The transmission main cooler is located in the ra-
diator. The main cooler can be flushed when neces-
sary, however, the cooler is not a repairable
component. If the cooler is damaged, plugged, or
leaking, the radiator will have to be replaced.
Auxiliary Cooler
The auxiliary cooler is mounted in front of the ra-
diator at the driver side of the vehicle (Fig. 48). The
cooler can be flushed when necessary, while mountedin the vehicle. The cooler can also be removed for ac-
cess, repair, or replacement as needed.
The main and auxiliary coolers should both be
flushed whenever a transmission or converter clutch
malfunction generates sludge, debris, or particles of
clutch friction material.
Cooler Service
The main cooler (and radiator) and the auxiliary
cooler can be removed for service or access to other
components. Auxiliary cooler removal requires that
Fig. 47 Park Lock Cable Attachment
Fig. 48 Auxiliary Cooler Mounting (Left Hand Drive)
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