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OWNER’S MANUAL
Adjusting the Shifting Linkage
Shift linkage adjustment near gearbox Shift linkage adjustment under hood
WARNING:
The vehicles gear shift lever comes properly
adjusted from the factory so that the Park gear is fully
engaged and will not slip out of Park. During every pre-ride
inspection, inspect that the gear shift lever is fully engaged
into Park and will not slip out of Park. Have your authorized
dealer annually inspect, lubricate, adjust or replace the
shifter cable.
If the transmission shifting lever on the dash is not fully
engaging “P” (Park) or “L” (Low Range), it needs to be
adjusted.
This can be done by:
1.
Locate the shift linkage bracket on top of the skid
plate, on the passenger side of the gearbox.
2.
Depending on which way the shifter needs to be
adjusted, loosen one of the jam nuts, and then
tighten the other jam nut until they both are snug
against the shifter bracket. Adjust in 1/8” intervals
until the shifting is correct.
3.
If needed, further adjustment can be made under
the hood on the linkage pictured above.
Differentials
The front and real differential is what your vehicles axles
are attached to that drives the tires. Always check and
change the differential oil at the intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart. Maintain the oil level even with
the bottom thread of the fill plug hole. Refer to the Front or
Rear Differential specifications on the Oil Lubrication and
Fluid Recommendations chart for type and capacities.
