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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

T-28prose procedure
Continued from T-27

TROUBLESHOOTING

Step 1

  1. 1
    Verify that the speedometer cable is connected properly.
    Two-panel illustration showing speedometer cable connection points: left panel labelled 'ON TRANSMISSION CASE' (cable end at transmission output), right panel labelled 'ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER' (cable end at back of cluster).
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  2. 2
    If the connections are OK, go to Step 2.

Step 2 — Check speedometer cable

  1. 1
    Disconnect the speedometer cable from the instrument cluster and transmission case.
  2. 2
    Verify that the cable and gear spin easily when turned by hand.
    Illustration of a hand turning the speedometer cable gear by hand to verify free rotation.
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  3. 3
    If the cable or gear is stiff, replace as necessary.
  4. 4
    If the speedometer cable and gear are OK, replace the speedometer.
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