Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1556
INSTALLATION
(1) Disconnect shift linkage rod from shift lever on
left side of transmission.
(2) Rotate manual shift lever all the way rear-
ward. Then rotate lever forward two detent positions
to Neutral.
(3) Install switch on manual valve shaft and
install switch adjusting bolt finger tight. Do not
tighten bolt at this time.
(4) Install tabbed washer on manual valve shaft
and install switch attaching nut. Tighten nut to 6.9
N·m (61 in. lbs.) torque but do not bend washer lock
tabs over nut at this time.
(5) Verify that transmission is in Neutral.
(6) Rotate switch to align neutral standard line
with vertical groove on manual valve shaft (Fig. 56).
(7) Align switch standard line with groove or flat
on manual valve shaft.
(8) Tighten switch adjusting bolt to 13 N·m (9 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(9) Bend at least two washer lock tabs over switch
attaching nut to secure it.
(10) Connect shift linkage rod to shift lever on left
side of case.
(11) Connect switch wires to harness and lower
vehicle.
(12) Check switch operation. Engine should start
in Park and Neutral only.
GEARSHIFT CABLE
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transmission into Park.
(2) Remove shift lever bezel and necessary console
parts for access to shift lever assembly.
(3) Disconnect cable at shift lever and feed cable
through dash panel opening to underside of vehicle.
(4) Raise vehicle.
(5) Disengage cable eyelet at transmission shift
lever and pull cable adjuster out of mounting
bracket. Then remove old cable from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Route cable through hole in dash panel. Fully
seat cable grommet into dash panel.
(2) Place the auto transmission manual shift con-
trol lever in “Park” detent (rearmost) position and
rotate prop shaft to ensure transmission is in park.
(3) Connect shift cable to shifter mechanism by
snapping cable retaining ears into shifter bracket
and press cable end fitting onto lever ball stud.
(4) Place the floor shifter lever in park position.
Ensure that the pawl is seated within the confines of
the adjustment gauge clip.
(5) Snap the cable into the transmission bracket so
the retaining ears are engaged and connect cable end
fitting onto the manual control lever ball stud.
(6) Lock shift cable into position by pushing
upward on the adjusting lock button.
(7) Remove and discard the shift cable adjustment
gauge clip from the park gate of the shifter.
BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK
REMOVAL
(1) Remove lower steering column cover. Refer to
Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Gauges, for proper
procedure.
(2) Remove lower steering column shroud. Refer to
Group 19, Steering, for proper procedure.
(3) Remove tie strap near the solenoid retaining
the brake transmission interlock cable to the steering
column.
(4) Disengage wire connector from solenoid.
(5) With the ignition removed or in the unlocked
position, disengage lock tab holding cable end to
steering column (Fig. 57).
(6) Pull cable end from steering column.
(7) Remove the floor console and related trim.
Refer to Group 23, Body, for proper procedure.
(8) Disconnect the cable eyelet from the bellcrank
(Fig. 58).
(9) Disconnect and remove the cable from the shift
bracket.
Fig. 56 Park/Neutral Position Switch Adjustment
1 – NEUTRAL STANDARD LINE
2 – ADJUSTING BOLT
3 – VERTICAL GROOVE ON MANUAL VALVE SHAFT
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)