Cherokee & Wrangler
- With transmission in Park and engine off, raise vehicle on hoist. Using screwdriver, unlock gearshift cable by releasing cable adjuster clamp. (Scheme 50) Remove cable from mounting bracket. Slide cable eyelet off transmission shift lever.
- Move shift lever on transmission rearward until fully seated into Park detent. Verify engagement of park lock by attempting to rotate drive shaft. Park lock is engaged if drive shaft cannot be rotated. Slide cable eyelet onto transmission shift lever.
- Snap gearshift cable into cable mounting bracket. Press down on cable adjuster clamp to lock cable. Lower vehicle and verify engine starting. Engine should start only with gearshift lever in Park or Neutral.
Scheme 50
Grand Cherokee
- Move gearshift lever into Park. Remove gearshift lever bezel and floor console as necessary for access to gearshift cable adjustment screw. Loosen gearshift cable adjustment screw. Adjustment screw is located in slot at end of gearshift cable. (Scheme 51)
- Raise vehicle. Unsnap gearshift cable eyelet from transmission shift lever. Move shift lever fully rearward. Ensure transmission is in Park by attempting to rotate drive shaft. Snap cable eyelet onto transmission shift lever. Lower vehicle.
- Tighten gearshift cable adjustment screw to 65 INCH lbs. (7 N.m). Verify adjustment by attempting to start engine in Park and Neutral. Adjustment is okay if engine starts in Park and Neutral and does not start in any other gear position. Install gearshift lever bezel and floor console.
Scheme 51
SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE
- Move gearshift lever into Park. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Remove gearshift lever bezel to access cable adjustment. Pull cable lock button up to release cable. see scheme 2or (Scheme 52). Use a spacer to create a.039" (1.0 mm) gap between shifter pawl and top of shift gate. Pull cable forward (rearward on Grand Cherokee) and release.
- Snap lock button into place. Verify adjustment by attempting to move gearshift lever. See «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(ref-131128-S31781187382001121100000) under TROUBLE SHOOTING. If shift interlock system functions as specified, adjustment is okay.
Scheme 52
STOPLIGHT SWITCH
Note. Stoplight switch may also be known as brakelight switch.
| CAUTION | Do not use excessive force when pulling brake pedal upward, or stoplight switch may be damaged. |
Press and hold brake pedal to fully applied position. Pull stoplight switch plunger to fully extended position. Release brake pedal and pull pedal fully rearward. Pedal will set plunger to correct position as pedal pushes plunger into switch body. Switch will make a ratcheting sound as plunger adjusts into switch. Check stoplight switch operation.
Note. Stoplight switch may also be known as brakelight switch.
- Stoplight switch is located in mounting bracket near top of brake pedal. Rotate stoplight switch counterclockwise 30 degrees and remove switch from mounting bracket. Disconnect electrical connector from stoplight switch.
- Pull plunger on stoplight switch outward until plunger has ratcheted outward to fully extended position. Fully depress brake pedal. Install stoplight switch in mounting bracket so index tab on stoplight switch aligns with slot in mounting bracket.
- With stoplight switch fully seated in mounting bracket, rotate stoplight switch 30 degrees to lock stoplight switch in mounting bracket. Reinstall electrical connector on stoplight switch. Adjust switch. See «STOPLIGHT SWITCH»(ref-131128-S20723198322002020400000) under ADJUSTMENTS.
