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CABLE-GEARSHIFT
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - GEARSHIFT CABLE
1. Engine starts must be possible with shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL positions only. Engine starts must not be
possible in any other gear position.
2. With the shift lever in the:
a. PARK position - Apply upward force on the shift arm and remove pressure. Engine starts must be possible.
b. PARK position - Apply downward force on the shift arm and remove pressure. Engine starts must be pos-
sible.
c. NEUTRAL position - Normal position. Engine starts must be possible.
d. NEUTRAL position - Engine running and brakes applied, apply upward forceontheshiftarm.Transmission
shall not be able to shift from neutral to reverse.
REMOVAL
1. Shift transmission into PARK.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Disengage cable (1) eyelet at transmission manual
shift lever (3) and pull cable adjuster out of mount-
ing bracket.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove the dash panel insulation pad as neces-
sary to access the gearshift cable grommet (2).
6. Remove grommet (2) from the dash panel.
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7. Remove any steering column (1) trim necessary to
access the gearshift cable (2) and BTSI mecha-
nism.
8. Disconnect the BTSI wiring connector (5).
9. Disconnect cable at lower column bracket and shift
lever pin and pull the cable through the dash panel
opening into the vehicle.
10. Remove gearshift cable (2) from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Route the transmission end of the gearshift cable
(1) through the opening in the dash panel.
2. Seat the cable grommet (2) into the dash panel
opening.
3. Snap the cable into the steering column (1) bracket
so the retaining ears are engaged and snap the
cable eyelet onto the shift lever ball stud.
4. Raise the vehicle.
5. Place the transmission manual shift lever in the
“PARK” detent (rearmost) position and rotate prop
shaft to ensure transmission is in PARK.
6. Route the gearshift cable through the transmission
mounting bracket and secure the cable by snap-
ping the cable retaining ears into the transmission
bracket and snapping the cable eyelet on the man-
ual shift lever ball stud.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Lock the shift cable adjustment by pressing the
cable adjuster lock tab (3) downward until it snaps
into place.
9. Check for proper operation of the transmission range sensor.
10. Adjust the gearshift cable (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/AUTOMATIC/GEAR SHIFT CABLE - ADJUST-
MENTS) and BTSI mechanism (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/AUTOMATIC/BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT
INTERLOCK SYSTEM - ADJUSTMENTS) as necessary.
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ADJUSTMENTS - GEARSHIFT CABLE
Check adjustment by starting the engine in PARK and NEUTRAL. Adjustment isCORRECT if the engine starts only
in these positions. Adjustment is INCORRECT if the engine starts in one butnot both positions. If the engine starts
in any position other than PARK or NEUTRAL, or if the engine will not start atall, the transmission range sensor
may be faulty.
Gearshift Adjustment Procedure
1. Shift transmission into PARK.
2. Release cable adjuster lock tab (3) (underneath the
steering column) to unlock cable.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Disengage the cable eyelet from the transmission
manual shift lever.
5. Verify transmission shift lever is in PARK detent by
moving lever fully rearward. Last rearward detent is
PARK position.
6. Verify positive engagement of transmission park
lock by attempting to rotate propeller shaft. Shaft
will not rotate when park lock is engaged.
7. Snap the cable eyelet onto the transmission man-
ual shift lever.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Lock shift cable by pressing cable adjuster lock tab (3) downward until it snaps into place.
10. Check engine starting. Engine should start only in PARK and NEUTRAL.
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CLUTCHES-HOLDING
DESCRIPTION
Two hydraulically applied multi-disc clutches are used
to hold planetary geartrain components stationary
while the input clutches drive others. The 2/4 (2) and
Low/Reverse (3) clutches are considered holding
clutches and are contained at the rear of the transmis-
sion case.
OPERATION
NOTE: (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/AUTOMATIC - 42RLE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING) for a collective view
ofwhichclutchelementsareappliedateachpositionoftheselectorlever.
2/4 CLUTCH
The 2/4 clutch is hydraulically applied in second and fourth gears by pressurized fluid against the 2/4 clutch piston.
When the 2/4 clutch is applied, the front sun gear assembly is held or grounded to the transmission case.
LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH
The Low/Reverse clutch is hydraulically applied in park, reverse, neutral, and first gears by pressurized fluid against
the Low/Reverse clutch piston. When the Low/Reverse clutch is applied, the front planet carrier/rear annulus assem-
bly is held or grounded to the transmission case.
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ASSEMBLY-INPUT CLUTCH
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: If the input clutch assembly is being reconditioned (clutch/seal replacement) or replaced, it is nec-
essary to perform the Quick Learn Procedure using the scan tool (Refer to 8 -ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
CONTROL MODULES/TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
1. Mount input clutch assembly to Input Clutch Pres-
sure Fixture (Tool 8391).
2. Tap down (2) reverse clutch reaction plate (4) to
release pressure from snap ring.
3. Remove reverse clutch snap ring (3).
4. Pry up reverse clutch reaction plate (1).
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5. Remove reverse clutch reaction plate (1).
NOTE: Tag reverse clutch pack for reassembly
identification.
6. Remove the reverse clutch pack (two fibers/one
steel) (1, 2).
7. Remove the OD/Reverse reaction plate (1) snap
ring (3).
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8. Remove OD/Reverse pressure plate (1).
9. Remove OD/Reverse reaction plate wave snap ring
(2).
10. Remove OD shaft/hub and OD clutch pack (1).
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NOTE: Tag overdrive clutch pack for reassembly
identification.
11. Remove the overdrive clutch (1, 3) from the over-
drive hub/shaft (2).
12. Remove and inspect number 3 and 4 thrust plates
(1, 3).
13. Remove the underdrive shaft assembly (2).