999 Transmission with 6-Cylinder Engines
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1988 Jeep Wrangler, 1988 Jeep Wagoneer, 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 1988 Jeep Comanche, and 1988 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 and 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.