Chrysler DODGE D150 1993 Service Manual page 1132

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IN-VEHICLE SERVICE-32RH/36RH/37RH/42RH/46RH 21 - 131
Fig. 1 Column Gearshift Linkage
LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
Do n o t attempt l i n k a g e adjustment if a n y compo­
nents a r e
worn
or d a m a g e d .
If
e i t h e r
linkage r o d
must b e disconnected, t h e plastic grommet secur­
ing the rod in the torque shaft lever must be re­
placed. Disconnect the rod with a pry tool. Pry
only where the grommet and rod attach and not on
the rod itself. Then cut away the old grommet. Use
pliers to snap the n e w grommet into the lever and
to snap the rod into the grommet.
(1) Shift transmission into Park.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Check condition of shift rods, control lever,
bushings, washers and torque shaft (Fig. 1). Tighten,
repair, or replace worn or damaged parts.
(4) Loosen shift rod adjusting swivel lock screw. Be
sure swivel turns freely on rod.
(5) Verify that valve body shift control lever is in
Park detent. Move lever fully rearward to check.
(6) Adjust swivel position (on the shift rod) to a ob­
tain free pin fit in torque shaft lever (Fig. 1). Then
tighten swivel lock screw to 10 N»m (90 in. lbs.)
torque.
(7) Check adjustment by starting engine in Park
and Neutral. Engine should start in these positions
only. If engine starts i n a n y position other than
Park or Neutral, adjustment is incorrect or
park/neutral position s w i t c h is faulty.
TRANSMISSION THROTTLE CABLE
ADJUSTMENT-GAS ENGINES
(1) Turn ignition key to OFF position.
(2) Remove air cleaner.
(3) Position 2.8 - 3.04 mm (0.110 - 0.120 in.) thick
spacer between idle stop and throttle lever on throt­
tle body. Use appropriate thickness feeler gauges, or
shim stock as spacer (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 Positioning Spacer Between Throttle Stop
And Lever (Gas Engine)
(4) Press cable lock button to release cable (Fig. 3).