Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 1052
(4) Unsnap cable from cable mounting bracket on
transmission (Fig. 175).
(5) Slide cable eyelet off transmission shift lever.
(6) Verify transmission shift lever is in Park
detent by moving lever fully rearward. Last rearward
detent is Park position.
(7) Verify positive engagement of transmission
park lock by attempting to rotate propeller shaft.
Shaft will not rotate when park lock is engaged.
(8) Slide cable eyelt onto transmission shift lever.
(9) Snap
shift
cable
adjuster
into
mounting
bracket on transmission.
(10) Lock shift cable by pressing cable adjuster
clamp down until it snaps into place.
(11) Lower vehicle and check engine starting.
Engine should start only in Park and Neutral.
BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE
ADJUSTMENT
(1) Shift transmission into PARK.
(2) Remove shift lever bezel and console screws.
Raise bezel and console for access to cable.
(3) Pull cable lock button up to release cable (Fig.
176).
(4) Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
(5) Use a spacer to create a one millimeter gap
between the shifter pawl and top of the shift gate.
(6) Pull cable forward. Then release cable and
press cable lock button down until it snaps in place.
(7) 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 RUN position.
(c) Shifting out of park should not be possible.
(d) Apply the brake and attempt to shift out of
PARK. Shifting should be possible.
(e) While the transmission is shifted out of
PARK, release the brake and attempt to shift
through all gears. Release the shift button at least
once during this procedure. The ignition key should
not go to the LOCK position.
(f) Return transmission to the PARK position
without applying the brake.
(8) 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 but-
ton/lever should not move.
TRANSMISSION THROTTLE VALVE CABLE
ADJUSTMENT
The transmission throttle valve is operated by a
cam on the throttle lever. The throttle lever is oper-
ated by an adjustable cable (Fig. 177). The cable is
attached to an arm mounted on the throttle lever
shaft. A retaining clip at the engine-end of the cable
is removed to provide for cable adjustment. The
retaining clip is then installed back onto the throttle
valve cable to lock in the adjustment.
A correctly adjusted throttle valve cable will cause
the throttle lever on the transmission to move simul-
taneously with the throttle body lever from the idle
position. Proper adjustment will allow simultaneous
movement without causing the transmission throttle
lever to either move ahead of, or lag behind the lever
on the throttle body.
Checking Throttle Valve Cable Adjustment
(1) Turn ignition key to OFF position.
(2) Remove air cleaner.
Fig. 175 Shift Cable Attachment At
Transmission–Typical
Fig. 176 Park Lock Cable Attachment
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TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)