Shift Lever Replacement - On Vehicle (Shift Linkage)

Removal Procedure





1. Position the automatic transmission into park or the manual transmission into first gear.
2. Place the transfer case shift lever into the 21-11 position.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the shift rod from the shift control.
^ Using a small flat tipped screwdriver, place the screwdriver into the slot and under the clip at the end of the shift rod ball socket.
^ Lightly pull up on the clip and pull the shift rod end from the shift control lever ball stud.





5. Remove the shift rod from the transfer case shift lever.
^ Using a small flat tipped screwdriver, place the screwdriver into the slot and under the clip at the end of the shift rod ball socket.
^ Lightly pull up on the clip and pull the shift rod end from the transfer case shift lever ball stud.


Installation Procedure





1. Ensure the transfer case shift lever is positioned into the mechanical 2HI position.
2. Ensure the shift control lever is positioned into the 2HI position.
3. Loosen the adjusting screw on the shift rod.
4. Position (push) the shift rod ball socket onto the transfer case shift lever.
^ Lightly pull on the shift rod to ensure the rod socket is properly connected to the shift lever ball stud.
^ Ensure the clip on the end of the shift rod is flush with the head of the shift rod.





5. Position (push) the shift rod ball socket onto the shift control lever.
^ Lightly pull on the shift rod to ensure the rod socket is properly connected to the shift control lever ball stud.
^ Ensure the clip on the end of the shift rod is flush with the head of the shift rod.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Tighten the adjusting nut on the shift rod.
^ Tighten the bolt to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
7. Ensure the shift rod is positioned straight.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Check for proper transfer case shift operation.