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Pinpoint Test C: The Control Linkage Is Binding

  1. C1 CHECK THE SHIFT CONTROL COMPONENTS FOR DAMAGE 
      WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
    • With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
    • Gain access to the shift control components.
    • Key in ACCESSORY position.
    • Apply the brake pedal.
    • Observe all shift control components while attempting to shift the gearshift lever through all ranges.
    • Are any of the components damaged? 
    • Yes  : REPAIR as necessary. REINSTALL all components. TEST the system for normal operation. If equipped with fire suppression system, GO to  C4.
    • No  : GO to  C2.
  2. C2 CHECK THE SHIFT CONTROL COMPONENT OPERATION WITH THE SHIFT CABLE DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRANSMISSION 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
    • Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.
    • Lower the vehicle.
    • Key in ACCESSORY position.
    • Apply the brake pedal.
    • Observe the shift control components while attempting to shift the gearshift lever through all ranges.
    • Do the components move fluidly through all ranges? 
  3. C3 CHECK THE SHIFT CONTROL COMPONENT OPERATION WITH THE SHIFT CABLE DISCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission selector lever arm and support.
    • Key in ACCESSORY position.
    • Apply the brake pedal.
    • Observe the shift control components while attempting to shift the gearshift lever through all ranges.
    • Do the components move fluidly through all ranges? 
  4. C4 REPOWER THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM 
      WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
    • Verify that the fire suppression system is repowered. For additional information, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
    • Is the fire suppression system repowered? 
    • Yes  : Fire suppression system repowering is complete.
    • No  : REFER to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM for fire suppression system depowering and repowering procedure.
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