Shift Linkage Adjustment (High/Reverse Transmissions) - Polaris Trail Blazer Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
Transmission

Shift Linkage Adjustment (High/Reverse Transmissions)

1. If model is equipped with a transmission torque stop,
adjust as outlined
Adjustment.
2. Inspect shift linkage tie rod ends, clevis pins, and
pivot bushings and replace if worn or damaged.
Lubricate the tie rod ends with a light aerosol
lubricant or grease.
3. Place gear selector in neutral.
4. Loosen rod end adjuster jam nuts (A) on both ends of
linkage rod.
5. Note orientation of tie rod end studs (which way the
stud goes through the transmission bell crank and
gear selector arm).
6. Remove rod end from gear selector arm (Ill. 1).
7. Place gear selector lever in center of travel range as
shown at right. Be sure the lever does not move from
this position.
8. Turn linkage rod (A) to shorten or lengthen rod until
end stud (B) is centered on hole in gear selector arm
(C).
9. Hold rod end parallel to mounting surface and tighten
jam nuts securely.
4/99
previously in Torque
2.2
Stop
Jam Nuts
Ill. 1
Gear Selector
Arm
Remove Rod End
Linkage Rod
Center Lever
In Slot
C
B
A
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