OEM Dodge Intrepid Automatic Transmission Shifter

Dodge Intrepid Automatic Transmission Shifter Parts and Q&A

• Shift Actuator
  4578148AB
  Q: How to Service and Repair an Automatic Transmission Shifter Mechanism on Dodge Intrepid?

  A:

  Service and repair of the 42LE automatic transmission shifter should begin by taking out the shifter handle and the console bezel. Remove the Autostick switch connector if your car is equipped with Autostick. Open the adjuster screw on the shifter adjuster, then pull the shifter cable away from the shifter assembly bracket and from the shift pin. At this point, it's important not to break the tab as you disconnect the interlock cable from the shifter's base. Take the five nuts off the shifter base and bracket onto the transmission floor and then remove the assembly from the car. After fitting the shifter assembly, attach it and tighten the five nuts to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.). Always put the shift lever and transaxle into "Park" while the rear sprag engages; move the vehicle back and forth to make sure the sprag is fully engaged. In the ignition lock position, match the eyelet from the shift cable to the shift pin. Next, attach the entire cable to the bracket near the shifter. Place the interlock cable core wire into the adjustment lever groove, so the interlock cable slug is fitted securely in position. Insert the interlock cable conduit end fitting into the bracket. If you have Autostick, connect the similar connector found under the steering column. The last step is to adjust the gear shift and interlock cables since how well you adjust them matters a lot.
• Shift Actuator
  4593201AG
  Q: How to Maintain and Fix an Automatic Transmission Shifter on Dodge Intrepid?

  A:

  The first step to service or repair the automatic transmission shifter is to take out the shifter handle and console bezel. When your vehicle has Autostick, be sure to disconnect the Autostick switch connector. Release the shifter adjuster by turning its nut, then separate the shifter cable from the shift pin and from the bracket on the shifter housing. After that, remove the interlock cable from the shifter base by releasing the clip and avoiding a tab that could break on the conduit end fitting. Unscrew the five nuts holding the floor pan connections onto the base and cable bracket and then take the whole assembly out of the car. After putting the assembly into its original place, fasten it down with the five nuts and tighten them to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.). Set the shift/transaxle control to "Park" first, as the part called the park sprag needs to be in place to adjust the linkage; then, back and forth rock the vehicle to ensure it doesn't move. When the ignition is in the lock position, join the shift cable eyelet to the shift pin, wrap the cable around the assembly bracket and tighten it with the bolt. Guide the cable core wire onto the interlock adjustment lever so the cable slug is properly seated. Connect the cable conduit end fitting end into the bracket and press it in so it clicks. If your vehicle has Autostick, plug back in the Autostick connector after that and make sure to adjust both the gear shift and interlock cables as they should be adjusted correctly.