A/T - Early Shift Points

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OCTOBER 1985 000 853
1986 COMANCHE MODELS
2E
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Attention: Workshop, Parts Department


AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS


On some 1986 Comanche models with a 4-cyl.. engine and automatic transmission, early shift points may be the result of a loose pivot bolt in the throttle valve linkage bellcrank.


Check the pivot bolt and linkage as follows.

PIVOT BOLT AND BELL CRANK SPRING LOCATION:

PROCEDURE


1. Check tightness of the pivot bolt (A) and inspect position of the bellcrank spring (B).


a. If the bolt is loose, or the bellcrank spring is not positioned as shown in the illustration, proceed to next step.


b. If the bolt is tight and the spring is properly seated, further diagnosis is required.
2. Remove the pivot bolt. Apply a bead of Loctite 271, P/N 812 9800 (Canada P/N 320 9443), to the bolt threads and reinstall the bolt.


3. Align the bellcrank spring if necessary and tighten the pivot bolt to 22 N-m (16 ft.lbs.) torque.


4. Check and adjust the throttle linkage if necessary. Refer to pages F-36 and F-37 in the M.R. 277 for procedure.
SRT INFORMATION


OPERATION DESCRIPTION NUMBER TIME TIC


CO. LINKAGE, THROTTLE VALVE-
INSPECT (Inc. pivot bolt R&R and


adjust linkage) 0203 0.3 2-364


FILING INSTRUCTIONS


Record this I.S. Note on page F-24 of M.R. 277 and file it in the manual.