Three-Speed Transmission Shift Linkage; Throttle Valve (Tv) Linkage-Adjustment; Four-Speed Transmission Shift Linkage - Jeep cherokee 1989 Owner's Manual

3.3 Three-speed transmission shift linkage

I Jam nut
2 Trunnion
but the starter operates in positions other than Park or Neutral, check
the neutral start switch (see Section 6).
1 1 Check the steering wheel lock to make sure it operates smoothly.
Throttle valve (TV) linkage
4
The throttle linkage on these models can be adjusted to correct
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harsh, delayed or erratic shifting and lack of kickdown.
3-speed transmission
Four-cylinder engine (carburetor equipped models only)
Refer to illustrations 4.3 and 4.5
Note: On four-c ylinder fuel injected models, TV linkage adjustment re-
quires special equipment. The job should be left to a dealer service
department repair shop.
4.3 On four-cylinder carburetor equipped models, hook
one end of the TV linkage return spring (A) over the end of
the throttle control lever
hole i n the bellhousing boss (C)
The Motor Manual Guy
3 Shift rod
4 Bellcrank
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adjustment
and the other end through the
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CLAMP
TRANSM
SHIFT
LEVER

3.4 Four-speed transmission shift linkage

2 Remove the air cleaner assembly, then remove the spark plug wire
separator from the throttle bracket and secure it out of the way.
3
From under the vehicle, hold the throttle control lever all the way
forward, against the stop, and secure it with a spring (see illustration).
4 In the engine compartment, block the throttle open and set the
carburetor linkage completely off the fast idle cam. On air conditioning
equipped models, turn the ignition switch on to energize the throttle
stop solenoid.
5
Loosen the adjusting link bolt (see illustration).
Remove the load on the throttle valve linkage by pulling on the
6
link and tightening the link bolt.
7 Turn the ignition off, install the spark plug wires and separator,
connect the throttle stop solenoid on air conditioned models, install
the air cleaner and remove the spring from the throttle control lever.
Test drive the vehicle and check for proper shifting operation, read-
justing as necessary.
4.5 Use a box end wrench to loosen the adjusting link
bolt (arrow)