History:
I bought a set of used cable lockers from G&S last year (?) installed in a rolling sheet xJ74 metal carcass. The xJ74 carcass went to a friend, and I drove to his place and installed the axles in the summer. I had not been able to hook the cables up until the last few weeks and did not conduct the final install until a few days ago.
Problem:
The cables and lockers were factory installed in another frame and transported to my truck. Errors in dimensions, age, PO's misguided adjustments, something- made the rear locker cable once installed in my truck not fit right. The lever arm on the diff actuator was not disengaging by approx 1 cm of throw. For troubleshooting, I did pry the lever to cut off the locking cog by hand. Only when fully shut is a mechanical advantage system needed to break the lock. I had asked for the Owners manual adjustment information as the FSM for north america has nothing.
Solution:
The cab lever handle to cable attachment is via a locking pin (with hoop bent, so they are reusable), washer, a plastic inner bushing, and the cable end which is an eye ring. A 10mm nut locks the eye to the main cable cover. Loosen the 10mm nut. Remove the locking pin and washer and slide the eye/bushing combo off the handle. I needed "positive" cable action on the other end of the cable so I guessed with 8 half turns "out" on the eye ring. I replaced in reverse order and went for a test run. I am disengaging now, but takes a little more time that I expect- so back out after a little more coffee to do two more turns to get things absolute.
