Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Adapter housing. Speedometer adapter. Park/neutral position switch

Adapter housing

REMOVAL

(1) Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.

(2) Support transmission with a suitable lifting device.

(3) Remove transmission skid plate. Refer to Group 13, Frame and Bumpers, for proper procedure.

Fig. 73 Bushing Removal-Typical
Fig. 73 Bushing Removal-Typical

1 - REMOVER 6957
2 - EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING

Fig. 74 Extension Housing Seal Installation
Fig. 74 Extension Housing Seal Installation

1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4171
2 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3995-A

(4) Remove propeller shafts. Refer to Group 3, Differential and Driveline, for proper procedure.

(5) Remove transfer case.

(6) Remove bolts holding adapter housing to transmission case (Fig. 75).

(7) Separate adapter housing from transmission.

(8) Slide adapter housing rearward and off output shaft (Fig. 75).

INSTALLATION

Clear gasket material from sealing surfaces on adapter housing and rear of transmission. Replace output shaft bearing, if necessary.

(1) Install new rear seal in adapter housing. Use Tool Handle C-4171 and Seal Installer C-3860-A to install seal.

(2) Place adapter housing gasket in position on rear of transmission.

(3) Slide adapter housing forward and over output shaft (Fig. 75).

Fig. 75 Adapter Housing
Fig. 75 Adapter Housing

1 - TRANSMISSION
2 - GASKET
3 - ADAPTER HOUSING

(4) Guide park shaft into park sprag and push adapter housing forward until rod passes through opening behind sprag. It may be necessary to use a wire to hold sprag to the side for rod to pass through.

(5) Install bolts to hold adapter housing to rear of transmission.

(6) Install transfer case.

(7) Install propeller shafts.

(8) Install rear transmission mount and skid plate.

(9) Lower vehicle and verify transmission fluid level. Add fluid as necessary.

Speedometer adapter

Rear axle gear ratio and tire size determine speedometer pinion requirements.

REMOVAL

(1) Raise vehicle.

(2) Disconnect wires from vehicle speed sensor.

(3) Remove adapter clamp and screw (Fig. 76).

(4) Remove speed sensor and speedometer adapter as assembly.

(5) Remove speed sensor retaining screw and remove sensor from adapter.

(6) Remove speedometer pinion from adapter.

(7) Inspect sensor and adapter O-rings (Fig. 76).

Remove and discard O-rings if worn or damaged.

(8) Inspect terminal pins in speed sensor. Clean pins with Mopart electrical spray cleaner if dirty or oxidized. Replace sensor if faulty, or pins are loose, severely corroded, or damaged.

INSTALLATION

(1) Thoroughly clean adapter flange and adapter mounting surface in housing. Surfaces must be clean for proper adapter alignment and speedometer operation.

(2) Install new O-rings on speed sensor and speedometer adapter if necessary (Fig. 76).

(3) Lubricate sensor and adapter O-rings with transmission fluid.

(4) Install vehicle speed sensor in speedometer adapter. Tighten sensor attaching screw to 2-3 N·m (15-27 in. lbs.) torque.

(5) Install speedometer pinion in adapter.

(6) Count number of teeth on speedometer pinion.

Do this before installing assembly in housing. Then lubricate pinion teeth with transmission fluid.

(7) Note index numbers on adapter body (Fig. 77).

These numbers will correspond to number of teeth on pinion.

(8) Install speedometer assembly in housing.

(9) Rotate adapter until required range numbers are at 6 o'clock position. Be sure range index numbers correspond to number of teeth on pinion gear.

(10) Install speedometer adapter clamp and retaining screw. Tighten clamp screw to 10-12 N·m (90-110 in. lbs.) torque.

(11) Connect wires to vehicle speed sensor.

(12) Lower vehicle and top off transmission fluid level, if necessary.

Fig. 77 Index Numbers On Speedometer Pinion Adapter
Fig. 77 Index Numbers On Speedometer Pinion Adapter

1 - SPEEDOMETER ADAPTER
2 - INDEX NUMBER LOCATION

Park/neutral position switch

REMOVAL

(1) Raise vehicle and position drain pan under switch.

(2) Disconnect switch wires.

(3) Remove switch from case.

Fig. 76 Speedometer Pinion Adapter Components
Fig. 76 Speedometer Pinion Adapter Components

1 - SENSOR O-RING
2 - SPEEDOMETER ADAPTER> 3 - ADAPTER O-RING> 4 - SPEEDOMETER PINION> 5 - ADAPTER CLAMP> 6 - VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR

INSTALLATION

(1) Move shift lever to Park and Neutral positions.

Verify that switch operating lever fingers are centered in switch opening in case (Fig. 78).

Fig. 78 Park/Neutral Position Switch
Fig. 78 Park/Neutral Position Switch

1 - NEUTRAL CONTACT
2 - MANUAL LEVER AND SWITCH PLUNGER IN REVERSE POSITION
3 - PARK CONTACT
4 - SWITCH

2) Install new seal on switch and install switch in case. Tighten switch to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.

(3) Test continuity of new switch with 12V test lamp.

(4) Connect switch wires and lower vehicle.

(5) Top off transmission fluid level.

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