2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Shift cable

OPERATION
Under normal driving conditions, the system oper-
ates conventionally, and the majority of available
torque is applied to the rear wheels. However, when
front-to-rear wheel speed variations exist, the pro-
gressive differential transfers torque to the axle with
the better traction, thus minimizing wheel spin and
maximizing control.
The key to this design is a progressive coupling
(Fig. 3), which is supplied with pressurized oil by a
gerotor style pump. The pump rotor and case are
driven by the front and rear driveshafts respectively,
and deliver pressurized oil flow to the coupling in
proportion to their speed difference. The progressive
coupling contains a multi-disc clutch pack that is
alternately splined to the front and rear driveshafts,
and controls torque variation between the front and
rear driveshafts as dictated by the pump.
A set of orifices and valves control the speed-differ-
ential starting point and rate of torque transfer rise
in the clutch. This allows the system to disregard the
normal speed differences between axles that result
from variations in front-to-rear loading and typical
cornering.
Transfer case operating ranges are selected with a
floor mounted shift lever. The shift lever is connectedto the transfer case range lever by an adjustable
cable. Range positions are marked on the shifter
bezel plate.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - TRANSFER CASE - NV247
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
TRANSFER CASE DIFFICULT TO
SHIFT OR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO
DESIRED RANGE1. Vehicle speed too great to permit
shifting1. Reduce speed to 3-4 km/h (2-3
mph) before attempting to shift
2. Transfer case external shift cable
binding2. Lubricate, repair or replace cable,
or thighten loose components as
necessary
3. Insufficient or incorrect lubricant 3. Drain and refill to edge of fill hole
with correct lubricant
4. Internal components binding,
worn, or damaged4. Disassemble unit and replace
worn or damaged components as
necessary
TRANSFER CASE NOISY IN ALL
MODES1. Insufficient or incorrect lubricant 1. Drain and refill to edge of fill hole
with correct lubricant.If unit is still
noisy after drain and refill,
disassembly and inspection may
be required to locate source of
noise
Fig. 3 Progressive Coupling
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
NOISY INÐOR JUMPS OUT OF
4WD LOW RANGE1. Transfer case not completely
engaged in 4WD LOW (possibly
from shift to 4L while rolling)1. Stop vehicle, shift transfer case
to neutral, then shift back to 4WD
LOW
2. Shift linkage loose, binding, or is
misadjusted2. Tighten, lubricate, or repair
linkage as necessary. Adjust linkage
if necessary
3. Range fork cracked, inserts
worn, or fork is binding on shift rail3. Disassemble unit and repair as
necessary
4. Annulus gear or lockplate worn
or damaged4. Disassemble unit and repair as
necessary
LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM
OUTPUT SHAFT SEALS OR FROM
VENT1. Transfer case over filled 1. Drain to correct level
2. Vent closed or restricted 2. Clear or replace vent if necessary
3. Output shaft seals damaged or
installed correctly3. Replace seals. Be sure seal lip
faces interior of case when installed.
Also be sure yoke seal surfaces are
not scored or nicked. Remove
scores and nicks with fine
sandpaper or replace yoke(s) if
necessary.
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transfer case into NEUTRAL.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Remove transfer case drain plug and drain
transfer case lubricant.
(4) Mark front and rear propeller shaft yokes for
alignment reference.
(5) Support transmission with jack stand.
(6) Remove rear crossmember and skid plate, if
equipped (Fig. 4).
(7) Disconnect front propeller shaft from transfer
case at companion flange. Remove rear propeller
shaft from vehicle. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL &
DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER
SHAFT - REMOVAL)
CAUTION: Do not allow propshafts to hang at
attached end. Damage to joint can result.
(8) Disconnect transfer case cable from range
lever.
(9) Disconnect transfer case vent hose (Fig. 5).
(10) Support transfer case with transmission jack.
(11) Secure transfer case to jack with chains.
(12) Remove nuts attaching transfer case to trans-
mission.
(13) Pull transfer case and jack rearward to disen-
gage transfer case (Fig. 5).
(14) Remove transfer case from under vehicle.
DISASSEMBLY
Position transfer case on shallow drain pan.
Remove drain plug and drain lubricant remaining in
case.
Fig. 4 Crossmember Removal
1 - CROSSMEMBER
2 - REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT
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(6) Connect front propeller shaft and install rear
propeller shaft. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL &
DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER
SHAFT - INSTALLATION)
(7) Fill transfer case with correct fluid. Check
transmission fluid level. Correct as necessary.
(8) Install rear crossmember (Fig. 71) and skid
plate, if equipped. Tighten crossmember bolts to 41
N´m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(9) Remove transmission jack and support stand.
(10) Verify transfer case is in NEUTRAL. Connect
shift cable to transfer case range lever.
(11) Lower vehicle and verify transfer case shift
operation.
(12) Adjust the transfer case shift cable, if neces-
sary.
SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSFER CASE - NV247
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Bolt, crossmember 41-47 30.2-34.7 -
Plug, Detent 16-24 11.8-17.7 -
Plugs, drain/fill 20-34 15-25 -
Bolts, front brg. retainer 16-24 11.8-17.7 -
Bolts, case half 27-34 19.9-25 -
Nut, companion flange 122-176 90-130 -
Bolts, rear extension 27-34 19.9-25 -
Lock-nut, shift 27-34 19.9-25 -
Nuts, T-case mount stud 33-41 24.3-30.2 -
Fig. 71 Crossmember Installation
1 - CROSSMEMBER
2 - REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT
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SHIFT CABLE
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transfer case into NEUTRAL.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Disconnect the shift cable eyelet from the
transfer case shift lever (Fig. 78).
(4) Remove shift cable from the cable support
bracket.
(5) Lower vehicle.
(6) Remove any necessary console parts for access
to shift lever assembly and shift cable.
(7) Disconnect cable at shift lever and shifter
assembly bracket (Fig. 79).
(8) Remove the nuts holding the shift cable seal
plate to the floor pan (Fig. 80).
(9) Pull cable through floor panel opening.
(10) Remove transfer case shift cable from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Route cable through hole in floor pan.
(2) Install seal plate to studs in floor pan.
(3) Install nuts to hold seal plate to floor pan (Fig.
80). Tighten nuts to 7 N´m (65 in.lbs.).
(4) Install the transfer case shift cable to the
shifter assembly bracket. Seat cable in bracket and
install clip (Fig. 79).
(5) Verify the transfer case shift lever (at console)
is in the NEUTRAL position.
(6) Snap the cable onto the shift lever pin (Fig.
79).
(7) Raise the vehicle.(8) Install the shift cable to the shift cable support
bracket and install clip (Fig. 78).
(9) Verify that the transfer case is still in the
NEUTRAL position.
(10) Snap the shift cable onto the transfer case
shift lever (Fig. 78).
(11) Lower vehicle.
(12) Verify correct transfer case operation in all
ranges.
(13) Install any console parts removed for access to
transfer case shift cable.
Fig. 78 Transfer Case Shift Cable at Transfer Case
1 - TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER
2 - TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CABLE
Fig. 79 Transfer Case Shift Cable at Shifter
1 - CLIP
2 - SHIFTER
3 - TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER PIN
4 - TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CABLE
Fig. 80 Shift Cables at Floor Pan
1 - SEAL PLATES
2 - TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE
3 - TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CABLE
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(12) Remove the screw that secures the lower tilt-
ing steering column shroud to the steering column
multi-function switch mounting housing (Fig. 2).
(13) Unsnap the two halves of the tilting steering
column shroud from each other and remove both
halves from the steering column.
(14) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connectors from the following steering column compo-
nents (Fig. 3):
²the two lower clockspring connector receptacles
²the left multi-function switch connector recepta-
cle
²the right multi-function switch connector recep-
tacle
²the two ignition switch connector receptacles
²the shifter interlock solenoid connector recepta-
cle
²if the vehicle is so equipped, the Sentry Key
Immobilizer Module (SKIM) connector receptacle.
(15) Turn the ignition switch to the On position,
then release and remove the shifter interlock cable
connector from the ignition lock housing receptacle.
(16) Turn the ignition switch back to the Lock
position to prevent steering wheel rotation and theloss of clockspring centering following steering col-
umn removal.
(17) Remove the bolt that secures the coupler to
the lower steering column shaft (Fig. 4).
Fig. 2 Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install
1 - UPPER TILTING COLUMN SHROUD
2 - FIXED COLUMN SHROUD
3 - LOWER TILTING COLUMN SHROUD
4 - SCREW
Fig. 3 Steering Column Connections
1 - LEFT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH CONNECTOR
2 - LOWER CLOCKSPRING CONNECTORS
3 - RIGHT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH CONNECTOR
4 - SHIFTER INTERLOCK CABLE CONNECTOR
5 - SHIFTER INTERLOCK SOLENOID CONNECTOR
6 - IGNITION SWITCH CONNECTOR RECEPTACLES
7 - SKIM CONNECTOR
Fig. 4 Steering Column Mounting
1 - COLUMN MOUNTING NUTS
2 - COUPLER BOLT
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INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM (Continued)

(23) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connectors to the following floor panel transmission
tunnel components:
²the Airbag Control Module (ACM) connector
receptacle
²the park brake switch terminal
²the transmission shifter connector receptacle.
(24) Reconnect the left and right body wire har-
ness connectors, the Ignition Off Draw (IOD) wire
harness connector and the fused B(+) wire harness
connector to the connector receptacles of the Junction
Block (JB) and tighten the connector screws (Fig. 5).
Tighten the screws to 4 N´m (36 in. lbs.).
(25) Engage the lower steering column shaft with
the steering shaft coupler and position the steering
column to the mounting studs on the instrument
panel steering column support bracket (Fig. 4).
(26) Install and tighten the four nuts that secure
the steering column to the studs on the instrument
panel steering column support bracket. Tighten the
nuts to 11.8 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(27) Install and tighten the bolt that secures the
coupler to the lower steering column shaft. Tighten
the bolt to 49 N´m (36 ft. lbs.).
(28) Turn the ignition switch to the On position,
then install the shifter interlock cable connector into
the ignition lock housing receptacle.
(29) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connectors to the following steering column compo-
nents (Fig. 3):
²the two lower clockspring connector receptacles
²the left multi-function switch connector recepta-
cle
²the right multi-function switch connector recep-
tacle
²the two ignition switch connector receptacles
²the shifter interlock solenoid connector recepta-
cle
²if the vehicle is so equipped, the Sentry Key
Immobilizer Module (SKIM) connector receptacle.
(30) Position the lower tilting steering column
shroud to the steering column multi-function switchmounting housing, then install and tighten the screw
that secures the shroud to the housing (Fig. 2).
Tighten the screw to 1.9 N´m (17 in. lbs.).
(31) Position the upper tilting steering column
shroud over the steering column. Align the upper and
lower shrouds with each other and snap the two
halves together.
(32) Reinstall the steering column bracket onto the
instrument panel steering column support bracket.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/IP
STEERING COLUMN BRACKET - INSTALLA-
TION).
(33) Reinstall the steering column opening cover
onto the instrument panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPEN-
ING COVER - INSTALLATION).
(34) Reinstall the cluster bezel onto the instru-
ment panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION).
(35) Reinstall the fuse cover onto the Junction
Block (JB). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER DIS-
TRIBUTION/FUSE COVER - INSTALLATION).
(36) Reinstall the console onto the floor panel
transmission tunnel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
OR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION).
(37) Reinstall the trim panels onto the right and
left inner cowl sides. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
OR/COWL TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(38) Reinstall the scuff plates onto the right and
left front door sills. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
DOOR SILL SCUFF PLATE - INSTALLATION).
(39) Reinstall the top cover onto the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER - INSTALLA-
TION).
(40) Reinstall the trim onto the right and left
A-pillars. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR
TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(41) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM (Continued)

FLOOR CONSOLE
REMOVAL
CAUTION: The ACM should be depowered by dis-
connecting the negative battery cable in any opera-
tion requiring the key to be turned ªONº, while
working in the console area. E.G. console, carpet,
or seat removal or installation; shifter linkage
adjustment or replacement; parking brake cable
replacement or adjustment. Failure to take proper
precautions could result in accidental airbag
deployment and possible personal injury.
(1) Set park brake.
(2) Place transmission shift lever and transfer case
lever in full rearward position.
(3) Remove mat from front bin and remove screws
attaching front of console to floor (Fig. 8).
(4) Remove screws attaching rear bin to console.
(5) Remove rear bin.
(6) Pull rear passenger cupholder outward to
access screws.
(7)
Remove screws attaching rear of console to floor.
(8) Lift the console upward and rearward.
(9) Remove console from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The ACM should be depowered by dis-
connecting the negative battery cable in any opera-
tion requiring the key to be turned ªONº, while
working in the console area. E.G. console, carpet,
or seat removal or installation; shifter linkage
adjustment or replacement; parking brake cable
replacement or adjustment. Failure to take proper
precautions could result in accidental airbag
deployment and possible personal injury.
(1) Position console in vehicle. Ensure rear passen-
ger HEVAC duct is engaged.
(2) Install screws attaching rear of console to floor.
(3) Position rear bin in console.
(4) Install screws attaching rear bin to console.
(5) Install screws attaching front of console to floor
and place front bin mat in front bin.
(6) Return transmission shift lever and transfer
case lever to original position.
(7) Release park brake.
Fig. 8 Floor Console
1 - REAR BIN
2 - CONSOLE LID
3 - SHIFTER CONSOLE
4 - BRACKET5 - PARKING BRAKE
6 - FRONT PIN
7-MAT
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