Bands-Adjustment (Three-Speed Transmission); Front Band; Rear Band; Neutral Start Switch-Check, Adjustment And Replacement - Jeep cherokee 1989 Owner's Manual

ADJUSTING
SCREW
5.5 An adapter extension and inch-pound torque wrench
are required to adjust the front transmission band
5 Bands adjustment (three-speed transmission)
Refer to illustrations 5.5 and 5.8
1 The transmission bands should be adjusted at the specified inter-
vals or when the automatic upshifts or downshifts become consistently
harsh and/or erratic.
2 Raise the vehicle and support it on jackstands.

Front band

3 The front band adjusting screw is located on the left side of the
transmission, just above the throttle valve control levers.
4 Loosen the adjusting screw locknut and back it off five turns. Check
the adjusting screw to make sure
it if necessary.
5 Using an in-lb torque wrench, adapter extension and a 5/16-inch
socket, tighten the adjusting screw to the specified torque (see illustra-
tion). If the adapter tool is not used, the alternate torque must be used.
Back the screw off t w o full turns.
6
7 Tighten the adjusting screw locknut to the specified torque while
holding the screw with a socket or wrench so it does not rotate.

Rear band

8 The rear band adjusting screw is accessible after removing the oil
pan (see illustration). Consequently, it's very convenient t o make this
adjustment at the time of the transmission fluid and filter change (see
Chapter 1).
9 Remove the oil pan.
1 0 Loosen the adjusting screw locknut.
11 Tighten the adjusting screw with an in-lb torque wrench and
a 114-inch socket to the specified torque.
12 Back the adjusting screw out seven full turns.
Install the locknut, hold the screw with a socket or wrench so i t
cannot turn and tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
1 4 Install the transmission pan and lower the vehicle.
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6 Neutral start switch check, adjustment and replacement
Three-speed transmission
Refer to illustration 6.2
1 The neutral start and back-up light switches are combined into one
The Motor Manual Guy
Chapter 7 Part B
ADAPTER
,
EXTENSION
IN-LB
TORQUE
,WRENCH
it turns freely in the case, lubricating
Automatic transmission
5.8 The rear band adjusting screw is accessible after
removing the transmission pan
unit. The switch has three terminals with the neutral switch being the
center one. A ground for the starter solenoid circuit is provided through
the gearshift lever in only the Neutral and Park positions.
2 Raise the vehicle and place it securely on jackstands. Remove the
wiring connector from the neutral switch (see illustration) and test the
switch for continuity. Continuity should exist between the center ter-
minal and transmission case only when the gearshift is in Neutral and
Park. If the switch appears to be faulty, check the shift linkage (see
Section 3) before replacing the switch.
3 Prior to replacing the switch, place a container under i t to catch
the transmission fluid.
4 Remove the switch and allow the fluid t o drain into the container.
5 Place the gearshift lever in Park and Neutral and check the lever
finger position and lever and shaft alignment with the switch opening.
6 Install the switch and seal, tightening the bolts to the specified
torque.
7
Test the switch for continuity and plug in the connector.
8 Lower the vehicle and check the transmission fluid level (see
Chapter 1 adding the specified fluid as necessary.
NEUTRAL
CONTACT,
N E U T RA L
SWITCH
PARK
CONTACT
6.2 The neutral start switch on the three-speed
transmission screws into the housing and contacts the
internal shift lever (transmission pan removed for clarity)
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LEVER