M/T Shift Lever - Vibration

89Chrysler08

Models

1988-89 LA/B1 & B2 Bodies With Manual Transaxle


Subject

Shift Lever Vibration


Index

TRANSMISSION


Date

June 12, 1989


No.

21-22-89

(C21-21-9)
P-2238

Figure 1:

BODY CODE LEGEND

LA/B1 - COLT/COLT STATION WAGON
B2 - COLT 3-DOOR


SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Manual transaxle shift lever vibration caused by the transaxle control cables (shift cable and select cable) rattling against each other.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

This procedure outlines a method for eliminating shift lever vibration. See Figure 1 for reference.
1. Obtain a suitable nylon (plastic) tie wrap approximately 5" (127 mm) long .

2. Place tie wrap around shift cable and select cable.

3. Position tie wrap approximately 2-2.5 inches (50-60 mm) from collar of select cable.

4. By using the tie wrap, pull cables together until the shift cable contacts the select cable. Tie wrap should hold cables together securely.

5. Be sure that control cables maintain a clearance of .75 inch (20 mm) or more from the heater hose.


POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.


TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 21-35-34-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 Hrs.


FAILURE CODE: 68 - Noisy