Jeep 6-Cylinder Models with 999 Transmission
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 1983 Jeep Wagoneer, 1983 Jeep Scrambler, 1983 Jeep Pickup, 1983 Jeep Cherokee, and 1983 Jeep CJ7. 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.