Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Adjustments. Specifications. Special tools
SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT (1) Shift transfer case into 4L position.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Loosen lock bolt on adjusting trunnion (Fig.
87).
(4) Be sure linkage rod slides freely in trunnion.
Clean rod and apply spray lube if necessary.
(5) Verify that transfer case range lever is fully
engaged in 4L position.
(6) Tighten adjusting trunnion lock bolt. (7) Lower vehicle
1 - TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER SHAFT TORQUE DESCRIPTION TORQUE Plug, Detent . . . . . . . . . . 16-24 N·m (12-18 ft. lbs.) NV231
Adjustments
Fig. 87 Shift Linkage
2 - SEAL
3 - TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
4 - FLOORPAN
5 - TRUNNION LOCK BOLT
6 - SHIFT ROD
7 - ADJUSTING TRUNNION
8 - TORQUE SHAFT BRACKET
9 - RANGE LEVER
10 - TORQUE SHAFT ROD
11 - TORQUE SHAFT
12 - LINKAGE BRACKETSpecifications
Plug, Drain/Fill . . . . . . . 20-34 N·m (15-25 ft. lbs.)
Bolt, Front Brg. Retainer . . . . . 21 N·m (16 ft. lbs.)
Bolt, Front Brg. Retainer . . . . . 21 N·m (16 ft. lbs.)
Bolt, Case Half . . . . . . . . 27-34 N·m (20-25 ft. lbs.)
Nut, Front Yoke . . . . 122-176 N·m (90-130 ft. lbs.)
Nut, Range Lever . . . . . . 27-34 N·m (20-25 ft. lbs.)
Bolt, Rear Retainer . . . . 35-46 N·m (26-34 ft. lbs.)
Nuts, Mounting . . . . . . . 35-47 N·m (26-35 ft. lbs.)
Switch, Indicator . . . . . . 20-34 N·m (15-25 ft. lbs.)Special tools
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General information
NV3550 manual transmission
DESCRIPTION
The NV3550 is a medium-duty, 5-speed, constant
mesh, fully synchronized manual transmission. Fifth
gear is an overdrive range with a ratio of 0.78:1. The
NV3550 is available in two and four-wheel drive configurations.
The transmission gear case consists ...