Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPLYMOUTH1984HORIZON BASE, 1.6 AREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 99 (SERVICING - M/T)ADJUSTMENTSHIFT LINKAGEROD OPERATED TRANSAXLES
1984 Plymouth Horizon Base, 1.6 A
Rod Operated Transaxles
1984 Plymouth Horizon Base, 1.6 ASECTION Rod Operated Transaxles
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- Place transaxle in "NEUTRAL" position. Working over left front fender, remove lock pin from transaxle selector shaft housing. Reverse lock pin (long end down) and insert into same threaded hole while pushing selector shaft into selector housing.
- Raise vehicle on hoist. Loosen clamp bolt that secures gearshift tube to gear shift connector. Check to see that gearshift connector slides and turns freely in gearshift tube. See Fig 1 .
- Position shifter mechanism connector assembly so isolator is contacting the upstanding flange, and rib on isolator is aligned fore and aft with the hole in the block-out bracket. Hold in this position while tightening clamp bolt on gearshift tube to 14 ft. lbs. (19 N.m). No significant force should be exerted on linkage during this operation.
- Lower vehicle. Remove lock pin from selector shaft housing and reinstall lock pin upside down in selector shaft housing. Tighten lock pin. Check for shift into 1st and Reverse. Check for block-out into Reverse.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.