MAINTENANCE GENERAL VEHICLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Shift Cable Inspection / Adjustment Shift cable adjustment may be necessary if symptoms include: Pre-Ride / Daily Inspection No AWD or gear position display on instrument cluster Ratcheting noise on deceleration Perform the following pre-ride inspection daily, and when servicing the vehicle at each scheduled maintenance. Inability to engage into a gear Excessive gear clash (noise) Tires - check condition and pressures Gear selector moving out of desired range Fuel tank - fill to proper level 1. Locate the shift cable in the rear LH wheel well area.
All brakes - check operation and adjustment Clevis Pin Throttle - check for free operation and closing Shift Cable Mount Headlights/Taillights/Brakelights/Worklights - also check operation of all indicator lights and switches Engine stop switch - check for proper function Wheels - check for tightness of wheel nuts and axle nuts; check to be sure axle nuts are secured by cotter pins Air cleaner element - check for dirt; clean or replace Shift Cable Dust Boot Steering - check for free operation noting any unusual looseness in any area Loose parts - visually inspect vehicle for any damaged or loose nuts, bolts or fasteners 2. Inspect shift cable, clevis pin, pivot bushings, and dust boot.
Replace if worn or damaged. 3. If adjustment is required, loosen the lower jam nut and pull the cable out of the mount to move the upper jam nut. Engine coolant - check for proper level at the recovery bottle Upper Jam Nut Check all front and rear suspension components for wear or damage. Frame, Nuts, Bolts, and Fasteners Periodically inspect the torque of all fasteners in accordance with the maintenance schedule. Check that all cotter pins are in place. Refer to specific fastener torques listed in each chapter. Lower Jam Nut 4. Adjust the shift cable so there is the same amount of cable travel when shifting slightly past the detents of HIGH (H) gear and PARK (P). 5.
Thread the upper or lower jam nut as required to obtain proper cable adjustment. NOTE: This procedure may require a few attempts to obtain the proper adjustment. 2.10