Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1616

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ADJUSTMENTS {Continued)
CABLE
BRACKET
CABLE
BUTTON
THROTTLE
VALVE
CABLE
THROTTLE
BODY
LEVER
ALIGN CABLE
A N D STUD TO
WITHIN 1 M M (0.039 IN.j
OF CENTER
J9521-54
Fig. 351 Throttie Vaive Cable Adjustment
SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
Check condition of the shift linkage (Fig. 352)
before adjustment. Do not attempt adjustment i f any
parts are worn, loose, or bent. Replace the linkage
grommets and bushing i f the linkage exhibits exces­
sive play. Replace the torque shaft, brackets, or shift
rods i f bent, or binding.
I f either shift rod must be disconnected, replace
the grommet securing the rod i n the torque shaft
arm. Disconnect the rods with a pry tool. Pry only
where the grommet and rod attach and not on the
rod itself. Then cut away the old grommet. Use pliers
to snap the new grommet into the lever and to snap
the rod into the grommet.
(1) Shift transmission into Park.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Loosen lock bolt in front shift rod adjusting
swivel (Fig. 353).
(4) Be sure front shift rod slides freely in swivel.
Lube rod and swivel i f necessary.
(5) Move transmission shift lever fully rearward
into Park detent. Then center adjusting swivel in
torque shaft grommet and tighten swivel lock bolt to
90 in. lbs. (10 N-m) torque.
(6) Lower vehicle and check shift linkage adjust­
ment. Engine should only start in Park and Neutral
position. If engine starts in any position other
than Park or Neutral, adjustment is incorrect
or park/neutral position switch is faulty.
Fig. 352 Column Shift Linkage