MCi Crusader II 1989 Maintenance Manual page 449

Date
1-1-89
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MC-9 MAINTENANCE· MANUAL
INSTALLING REMOTE CONTROL
AND SHIFTER HOUSING
1. Make sure the shifting notches in the shift bar housing are
aligned in the neutral position.
2. Install the shift lever housing, fitting lever into notches in
block and yokes; tighten capscrews securely.
5 SPEED TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT
Wnen adjusting the shift linkage, follow the procedure outlined
below to insure that the linkage is set properly for smooth and
trouble-free operation.
1. Apply parking brakes.
2. Turn master switch "OFF."
3. Remove turnbuckle at rear shift linkage (figure 13-184).
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& TRANSMISSION
REMOTE
CONTROL
HOUSING
PIVOT LINK
TURNBUCKLE
SELECTION LEVER
Figure 13-184. Remote Control Shift Linkage Installation.
4. With outer shift lever in vertical position (figure 13-186), find
approximate center of free in-and-out movement of inner shift
shaft (figure 13-185).
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PIVOT LINK
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Figure 13-185. Inner Shift Shaft, Selector Lever and Pivot Link.
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Figure 13-186. Pivot Link and Selector Lever Installation.
5. Maintaining this position. adjust pivot link until bottom end of
selection lever is vertical (when viewed from the rear of the coach)
and forward end aligns with control rod (figure 13-185).
6. Start turnbuckle on selection lever and rear control rod
simultaneously and adjust until proper fore and aft position c
gearshift lever (in neutral) is achieved (figure 13-184).
7. Rotate rear control rod to achieve proper side-to-side
movement of gearshift lever and secure turnbuckle.
8. "Fine tune" adjustments by lengthening or shortening pivot
link it required. Tighten jam nuts and check all shifts for proper
interference-free positions (figure 13-186).
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