Automatic Transmission-Removal And Installation; Four-Speed Neutral Start Switch Mounting Details - Jeep cherokee 1989 Owner's Manual

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SWITCH
TERMINAL
IDENTIFICATION
6.9 The terminals for the four-speed transmission neutral start
switch connector are shown above
continuity should exist between the terminals: when i n Park or
Neutral, continuity should exist between B and
Reverse, between A and E; when in 3rd. between A and
when i n 1st or 2nd. between A and H
Four-speed transmission
Refer to illustrations 6.9, 6. 10 and 6. 13
9 Raise the vehicle and place it securely on jackstands. Unplug the
connector and check for continuity, referring to the accompanying illus-
tration. Replace the switch if continuity is not as specified.
1 0 To replace the switch, unplug the connector, pry up the washer
tabs and remove the attaching nut and adjusting bolt (see illustration).
Lift the switch off the shaft.
11 Disconnect the shift linkage on the left side of the transmission
and rotate the shift lever all the way to the rear (Park), then t w o detent
positions forward to Neutral.
12 Place the switch in position and install the nut and bolt finger tight.
Tighten the attaching nut to the specified torque but do not bend the
tabs down.
13 Make sure the transmission is in Neutral and rotate the switch until
the neutral standard line on the housing lines up with the vertical groove
in the manual valve shaft (see illustration). Tighten the adjusting bolt
to the specified torque and bend the washer tabs over the attaching nut.
14 Plug in the electrical connector, connect the shift linkage, lower
the vehicle and check the switch operation t o make sure the starter
operates in Park or Neutral only. Be sure to firmly apply the parking
brake when making this check.
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Automatic transmission
Note: On 4 WD models, the transmission and transfer case are removed
together, as an assembly.
Removal
1 Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2
Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands.
3
Drain the transmission fluid (see Chapter 1
4 Remove the torque converter cover.
5
Mark the relationship of the torque converter to the driveplate with
white paint so they can be installed in the same position.
6
Remove the torque converter-to-driveplate bolts. Turn the crank-
shaft for access to each bolt. Turn the crankshaft in a clockwise direc-
tion only (as viewed from the front).
Remove the starter motor (see Chapter 5).
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8 Remove the driveshaft(s1 (see Chapter 8).
9 Disconnect the speedometer cable.
The Motor Manual Guy
Chapter 7 Part B Automatic transmission
the chart shows when
C;
when in
G;
removal and installation
then reinstall the pan.
6.10

Four-speed neutral start switch mounting details

6.13 With the transmission in Neutral, the neutral
standard line on the switch must be aligned with the
vertical groove in the manual valve shaft
1 0 Detach the wire harness connectors from the transmission.
11 On models so equipped, disconnect the vacuum hoses.
12 Remove any exhaust components which will interfere with trans-
mission removal (see Chapter 4).
13 Disconnect the TV linkage rod or cable.
1 4 Disconnect the shift linkage. On 4WD models, also disconnect the
transfer case shift linkage.
1 5 Support the engine with a jack. Use a block of wood under the
oil pan to spread the load.
16 Support the transmission and transfer case (4WD models) with
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a jack preferably a jack made for this purpose. Safety chains will
help steady the transmission on the jack. Warning: On 4 WD models,
you must use safety chains because the transmission and transfer case
assembly is very heavy and awkward to remove.
17 Remove the rear mount-to-crossmember bolts.
18 Raise the transmission and transfer case (4WD models) slightly,
then remove the four crossmember-to-frame bolts and detach the cross-
member.
19 Remove the bolts securing the transmission to the engine.
NEUTRAL
STANDARD LINE
VERTICAL
GROOVE
ON
MANUAL
VALVE SHAFT