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Old 10-02-2008, 06:51 PM
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I'm not sure what the problem is. the 4x4 info on my jeep is in french and i couldnt make out how to engage 4wd low. A guy from my work said that the trans. must be in neutral and on relatively even ground, then i can use the lever to engage it. I have no troubles at all going from 2wd to 4wd part and full time but when i try to put it in 4wd low it doesnt seem to engage and i can rev the engine in drive and it will not move. I'm not too familiar with 4 wheel drive applications but i do have a pretty good backround in mechanics if anyone can help me out that would be great. Thanks!

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To engage 4 low, you have to be in neutral and not moving..
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okay thanks. It almost seems like its in neutral and not 4wd low though. Is it normal for the lever to be RIGHT up against the center console? I just did a floor pan and all the bolts lined up, but maybe i didnt readjust it right or something.
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readjusting can be tricky, you might want to double check that also..
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ur shift fork or on my 1990 the bushing from the body to the rail underneath my xj broke i took off the bushing shoved it thew and put a hood ping clip
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mine helps if your in neutral and the xj is moving back slowly, and it engages, then I make sure and put in in reverse and go back for a few feet and then front and all good
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