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M/T - Linkage Adjustment

NO.: 21-28-93

GROUP: Transmission

DATE: Sep. 24, 1994

SUBJECT:
Manual Transaxle Linkage Adjustment Procedure

MODELS:

1994 (AP) Shadow/Sundance
(AS) Caravan/Voyager

NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 09-15-93, EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE MODELS A-523, A-543, OR A-568.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves a revised linkage adjustment procedure that does not require the use of a lock pin.

1. Gain access to the crossover shift cable adjustment screw, located at the floor shifter in the vehicle interior, as outlined in the appropriate service manual.





2. Loosen the screw to allow the crossover cable adjustment fitting to slide freely (See Illustration).

3. Shift the transaxle straight back into 4th gear, straight into 3rd gear and straight back into 4th gear. Leave gearshift lever in the 4th gear position and tighten crossover cable adjusting screw to 70 in.lbs. (4.5 N-m). CAUTION: DO NOT LEAN ON OR APPLY A SIDE-TO-SIDE LOAD TO THE SHIFT LEVER WHEN TIGHTENING THE ADJUSTING SCREW.

4. Reinstall all hardware removed in Step 1.

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