TRANSAXLE AND HALFSHAFTS
11. Verify cable functions as intended.
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CABLE ADJUSTMENT
See General Warning on page 1-2.
1.
Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s). See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles on page 1-4.
2.
Raise the cargo bed and engage the cargo bed lock pin (1) located at the driver side cargo bed hinge (2) (Figure
17-25, Page 17-9).
3.
Lift and support the rear of vehicle. See Lifting The Vehicle, Section 3, Page 3-4.
4.
At the instrument panel, place differential lock handle in the UNLOCK position (Figure 17-24, Page 17-9).
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Figure 17-24 Place Handle in the Unlocked Position
5.
At the transaxle, the rear differential lock lever (1) should be rotated all the way towards the rear of the vehicle
with no tension (no gaps between the coils) on the spring (2) (Figure 17-26, Page 17-10).
6.
If there is tension on the spring (2), loosen the cable retention nuts (3) to completely relax the cable. Then adjust
the nuts until there is virtually no slack in the cable, but the cable is not pulling on the lever (1) and there are no
gaps between the spring (2) coils. Tighten cable retention nuts (3) to 120 in-lb (13.5 N·m).
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1. Locking Pin 2. Bed Locking Pin Holes
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Figure 17-25 Bed Locking Pin
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