How to check and adjust the shift linkage and Shift Cable on Jeep Cherokee?

To check and adjust the shift linkage on various models, first, engage the parking brake and briefly operate the starter in each shift lever position to ensure it only works in Park and Neutral; if not, adjust the shift linkage or inspect the neutral start switch. For 1984 through 1993 models, if adjustment is needed, place the shift lever in Park, raise the vehicle, and loosen the shift rod jam nut for three-speed transmissions or release the adjuster clamp for four-speed transmissions. Ensure the park lock is engaged and then adjust the shift rod trunnion or snap the shift cable back into place as needed to eliminate lash. Lower the vehicle, retest the starter, and check the steering wheel lock. For 1994 and later models, follow a similar process, releasing the cable adjuster clamp to unlock the cable from the shift lever at the transmission end. Ensure the shift lever is in Park, confirm the park lock is engaged, snap the cable back into place, and lock it into the transmission bracket with the adjuster clamp. Lower the vehicle, retest the starter, and inspect the steering wheel lock. For 1994 and later models with a floor shift, remove the center console, place the shift lever in Park, raise the vehicle, and turn the ignition switch to the Lock position. Release and relock the cable, then check the adjustment by testing the release shift handle button, shifting to Neutral, and attempting to turn the ignition switch to Lock and D positions. Return the shift lever to Park, confirm the ignition switch operates correctly, and lower the vehicle, reinstalling the center console if necessary.

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Jeep Cherokee Transmission Gearshift Control Cable
Part Number: 68148856AG
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- Other Name: Cable-Gearshift Control; Shift Control Cable
- Replaces: 68148856AC, 68148856AF, 68148856AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee | Latitude AWD, Latitude FWD, Latitude Lux AWD, Latitude Lux FWD, Latitude Plus AWD, Latitude Plus FWD, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, Overland AWD, Overland FWD, Sport AWD, Sport FWD, Trailhawk AWD | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2L
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Jeep Cherokee Transmission Gearshift Control Cable
Part Number: 68148856AD
$156.38 MSRP: $236.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable-Gearshift Control
- Replaced by: 68148856AG
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015 Jeep Cherokee | Latitude AWD, Latitude FWD, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, Sport AWD, Sport FWD, Trailhawk AWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.2L
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Jeep Cherokee Transmission Gearshift Control Cable
Part Number: 52077532AD
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- Other Name: Cable-Gearshift Control
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001 Jeep Cherokee | Limited 4 Door 2WD, Limited 4 Door 4WD, SE 2 Door 2WD, SE 2 Door 4WD, SE 4 Door 2WD, SE 4 Door 4WD, SE RHD 4 Door 2WD, SE RHD 4 Door 4WD, Sport 2 Door 2WD, Sport 2 Door 4WD, Sport 4 Door 2WD, Sport 4 Door 4WD | 6 Cyl 4.0L
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Jeep Cherokee Transmission Gearshift Control Cable
Part Number: 68148856AF
$156.38 MSRP: $236.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable-Gearshift Control; Shift Control Cable
- Replaced by: 68148856AG
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Jeep Cherokee | Latitude AWD, Latitude FWD, Latitude Plus AWD, Latitude Plus FWD, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, Overland AWD, Overland FWD, Sport AWD, Sport FWD, Trailhawk AWD | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.2L
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Jeep Cherokee Transmission Gearshift Control Cable
Part Number: 68148856AB
$102.95
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable-Gearshift Control
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014 Jeep Cherokee | Latitude AWD, Limited AWD, Trailhawk AWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.2L
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Jeep Cherokee Transmission Gearshift Control Cable
Part Number: 68148856AC
$156.38 MSRP: $236.00
You Save: $79.62 (34%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable-Gearshift Control
- Replaced by: 68148856AG
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014 Jeep Cherokee | Latitude AWD, Latitude FWD, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, Sport AWD, Sport FWD, Trailhawk AWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.2L
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Jeep Cherokee Gear shift Control Cable
Part Number: 5106298AB
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- Other Name: Cable-Gearshift Control
- Replaces: 5106298AA, 5106197AF, 5106197AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee | Latitude Plus AWD, Limited AWD, Overland AWD
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Jeep Cherokee Gear shift Control Cable
Part Number: 68351205AC
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- Other Name: Cable-Gearshift Control; Shift Control Cable
- Replaces: 68351205AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022 Jeep Cherokee | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS

Jeep Cherokee Shift Cable

With the Jeep Cherokee Shift Cable, a driver effectively translates movement on the console shifter to exact movement on the manual lever at the transmission itself. The early editions of Jeep had rigid linkage rods that came through the floor. As the Cherokee adapted to bucket seats and full consoles, designers switched to a flexible Shift Cable that snakes neatly under the body, cutting vibration and freeing space between the seats. The steel-cored, plastic-sheathed Shift Cable pulls or pushes the transmission range arm whenever the handle button is nudged. The inner wire slides in a lubricated sleeve to keep friction low and feel direct. Subsequently, Cherokee automatics introduced a safety interlock feature that ensures the Shift Cable can remain locked in the Park position until the ignition is turned on and the brake pedal is pressed down. Jeep's recent family of vehicles employs electronic shift-by-wire, which substitutes the mechanical Shift Cable with sensors and motors. Many Cherokee models as well as existing Jeep owners continue to rely on this tried-and-true link. A stretched or broken cable is still the chief cause of sloppy or lost gear selection.

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Jeep Cherokee Shift Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to check and adjust the shift linkage and Shift Cable on Jeep Cherokee?
A:
To check and adjust the shift linkage on various models, first, engage the parking brake and briefly operate the starter in each shift lever position to ensure it only works in Park and Neutral; if not, adjust the shift linkage or inspect the neutral start switch. For 1984 through 1993 models, if adjustment is needed, place the shift lever in Park, raise the vehicle, and loosen the shift rod jam nut for three-speed transmissions or release the adjuster clamp for four-speed transmissions. Ensure the park lock is engaged and then adjust the shift rod trunnion or snap the shift cable back into place as needed to eliminate lash. Lower the vehicle, retest the starter, and check the steering wheel lock. For 1994 and later models, follow a similar process, releasing the cable adjuster clamp to unlock the cable from the shift lever at the transmission end. Ensure the shift lever is in Park, confirm the park lock is engaged, snap the cable back into place, and lock it into the transmission bracket with the adjuster clamp. Lower the vehicle, retest the starter, and inspect the steering wheel lock. For 1994 and later models with a floor shift, remove the center console, place the shift lever in Park, raise the vehicle, and turn the ignition switch to the Lock position. Release and relock the cable, then check the adjustment by testing the release shift handle button, shifting to Neutral, and attempting to turn the ignition switch to Lock and D positions. Return the shift lever to Park, confirm the ignition switch operates correctly, and lower the vehicle, reinstalling the center console if necessary.