6-Cylinder Models with 999 Transmission
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 1986 Jeep Wagoneer, 1986 Jeep Pickup, 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 1986 Jeep Comanche, and 1986 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect throttle control rod spring. Use spring to hold adjusting link in forward position, against nylon washer. Block choke open and release fast idle cam.
- Raise vehicle. Loosen both retaining bolts on adjusting link clamp. DO NOT remove spring clip or nylon washer. Use a spare spring to hold transmission throttle lever against forward stop.
- Push adjusting link to eliminate lash and pull clamp to rear so that bolt in rod bottoms in rear of slot in rod. Tighten forward clamp retaining bolt.
- Pull throttle control rod to the rear so that bolt in rod bottoms in front of slot and tighten rear retaining bolt. Remove spare spring. Lower vehicle and reconnect throttle control rod spring.