M/T Shifter - Loose/Inoperative

87chrysler3

Models


1983-1986 Domestic Front Wheel Drive With Manual Transaxle - Car & Truck


Subject


Shift Linkage Ball Socket Disengagement


Index


TRANSMISSION


Date


March 24, 1986

No.


21-05-86


P-937-C
SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Transaxle shifter mechanism is inoperative/loose due to shift linkage disengagement.

DIAGNOSIS

Cable Linkage

Determine if the selector cable end fitting has popped off the ball stud at the transmission operating lever.

Rod Linkage

Determine if one of the white nylon rod end fittings has popped off its ball stud (see attached illustrations for locations).

PARTS REQUIRED

Ball Socket Retaining Clip PN 4340118

Number required:

1 Cable Linkage
5 1983-1984 Rod Linkage
3 1985-1986 Rod Linkage

REPAIR PROCEDURE

It will be necessary to install ball socket retaining clips to prevent ball socket disengagement.

1. Reinstall cable/rod end fitting over ball stud.

FIGURE 1:

2. Snap ball socket retaining clip over end fitting and ball stud per Figure 1.

Insure that the clip's circular cutout fits completely around the ball stud rivet.

FIGURE 2:

FIGURE 3:

FIGURE 4:

FIGURE 5:

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until all white nylon end fittings identified in Figures 2-5 are clipped.

NOTE: CLIPS ARE NOT REQUIRED IF THE END FITTINGS ARE COLOR CODED BLACK.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty


TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 21-35-30-90 0.3 Hrs.


FAILURE CODE: 37 - Excessive Wear