1.8l M/T. How can I adjust transmission linkage?

To adjust the shift linkage on your 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 3.9L engine, follow these steps:

1. Locate the shift linkage on the transmission. It should be near the top of the transmission and will have a rod or cable connected to it.
2. Look for the adjustment nut or bolt on the linkage. This is typically a threaded rod or bolt that can be turned to adjust the length of the linkage.
3. Loosen the lock nut on the adjustment bolt, using a wrench.
4. Move the shift lever on the transmission to the desired position (such as Neutral or Park).
5. Adjust the linkage by turning the adjustment bolt or rod until the shift lever on the transmission is aligned with the desired position.
6. Tighten the lock nut on the adjustment bolt, using a wrench.
7. Test the shift lever on the transmission by moving it through all the gear positions to ensure that it is properly adjusted and working correctly.

If you are unsure about how to adjust the shift linkage, or if you are having difficulty with the process, it may be best to consult a professional mechanic or refer to your vehicle's service manual for detailed instructions.

The travel limits on the shift linkage at the transmission is adjustable. The nylon bushings on the pivot points may be worn too. Have a mechanic inspect the linkage for any abnormal wear on the bushings or the linkage itself. Renew the bushings before you try adjusting the linkage.

Yes there is an adjustment. Get a helper and block the wheels (be careful). Have the helper sit in the vehicle with the engine turned off and the vehicle in park. Put the vehicle in park. Now crawl under the vehicle and on the drivers side at about the center of the trans pan you will see where the shift linkage comes out of the transmission. There should be a piece with a slot and you loosen a nut and this will allow the linkage to adjust. Adjust so it goes further into park. Do not adjust too far just a little. Check the trans linkage for play and damage, also check the motor mounts and transmission mount. This is a fairly complex task as if it is not done right your vehicle could come out of park and some one could get killed or hurt. Sometimes there can be damage to the park mechanism inside the transmission. If you feel that this is too complex for you to do go to a transmission shop, dealer, or someone that knows what they are doing. Please be careful! I hope this helps

ADJUST AT THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO OBSWERVE THE BUSHINGS ON SHIFT LINKAGE AT THE TRANSMISSION. ARE THEY WORN OR MISSING.

the linkage should have an adjustment srcew on it turn it usually clockwise until you get the desired adjustment you want you may have to move the gear selector in order to get the desired tension that you want.look carefully at it youll be able to figure it out.

U most likely have gotten the transmission linkage out of adjustement, the procedure to adjust it is very involved and requires u have a factory service manual to foolow on the correct procedure, a hit and miss adjusment won't do it, u can make it worse, if the transmission linkage turns out to be in adjustment then u have an internal transmission problem

The best way to adjust it is to hook a pressure gage to the TV pressure port located on the left side of the transmission just ahead of the linkage. You want it to be a zero at idle but pressure starts moving as soon as you move the linkage.

check the kickdown/throttle valve cable. It may be bound up and stuck in the maximum position giving you extremely late shifts.

There ISN"T any modulators or vac lines on any Chrysler automatics

Why don't you start by getting the correct linkage. Maybe the tranny you replace is not exactly the same one. No difficult to replace, some of them have adjustments so maybe you might be able to get away with it, by adjusting it properly. Ensure the tranny is in the park position when adjusting, if properly adjusted, all the other gear shift should fall in place.

if memmory serves me correct its been a while since last tranny rebuild and adjustment
on a 700-r4 type transmission
make sure that the shim kit was used properly with this transmission cause wrong sized length of linkage can make the trans. shift improperly
you have the linkage under neith adjusted wrong the shift bar on tranny should face 90 degrees up towards front of vehicle engine for proper adjustment