Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1048
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTION
NO START IN PARK OR
NEUTRAL
1. Gearshift Linkage/Cable
Misadjusted.
1. Adjust linkage/cable.
2. Neutral Switch Wire Open/Cut.
2. Check continuity with test lamp. Repair
as required.
3. Neutral Switch Faulty.
3. Refer to service section for test and
replacement procedure.
4. Neutral Switch Connect Faulty.
4. Connectors spread open. Repair.
5. Valve Body Manual Lever
Assembly Bent/Worn/Broken.
5. Inspect lever assembly and replace if
damaged.
NO REVERSE (OR SLIPS
IN REVERSE)
1. Direct Clutch Pack (front clutch)
Worn.
1. Disassemble unit and rebuild clutch
pack.
2. Rear Band Misadjusted.
2. Adjust band.
3. Front Clutch Malfunctioned/Burnt.
3. Air pressure test clutch operation.
Remove and rebuild if necessary.
OIL LEAKS (ITEMS
LISTED REPRESENT
POSSIBLE LEAK POINTS
AND SHOULD ALL BE
CHECKED.
1. Speedometer Adapter Leaks.
1. Replace both adapter seals.
2. Fluid Lines and Fittings Loose/
Leaks/Damaged.
2. Tighten fittings. If leaks persist, replace
fittings and lines if necessary.
3. Filler Tube (where tube enters
case) Leaks/Damaged.
3. Replace O-ring seal. Inspect tube for
cracks in tube.
4. Pressure Port Plug Loose
Loose/Damaged.
4. Tighten to correct torque. Replace plug
or reseal if leak persists.
5. Pan Gasket Leaks.
5. Tighten pan screws to 150 inch pounds.
If leaks persist, replace gasket. Do no over
tighten screws.
6. Valve Body Manual Lever Shaft
Seal Leaks/Worn.
6. Replace shaft seal.
7. Rear Bearing Access Plate Leaks.
7. Replace gasket. Tighten screws.
8. Gasket Damaged or Bolts are
Loose.
8. Replace bolts or gasket or tighten both.
9. Adapter/Extension Gasket
Damaged Leaks/Damaged.
9. Replace gasket.
10. Neutral Switch Leaks/Damaged.
10. Replace switch and gasket.
11. Converter Housing Area Leaks.
11. Check for leaks at seal caused by worn
seal or burr on converter hub (cutting seal),
worn bushing, missing oil return, oil in front
pump housing or hole plugged. Check for
leaks past O-ring seal on pump or past
pump-to-case bolts; pump housing porous,
oil coming out vent due to overfill or leak
past front band shaft access plug.
12. Pump Seal Leaks/Worn/
Damaged.
12. Replace seal.
13. Torque Converter Weld
Leak/Cracked Hub.
13. Replace converter.
14. Case Porosity Leaks.
14. Replace case.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION—30RH
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)