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Old 02-08-2011, 11:20 PM
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i have a 91 cherokee xj, just got my front drive shaft in today, and went to shift into 4 high, and the lever just moved, transfer case never engaged! any advice on how to get this **** thing working again?
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Check your linkage.
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linkage is off climb under and look
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what all is required to fix linkage?
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Socket wrench with proper fitting socket.
http://cdn.wranglerforum.com/attachm...1&d=1294971482

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Depends on whats wrong.Get yourself a haynes or a chiltons.
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Default Does your Linkage look like this?

I have the same shifting problem.
Stuck in Hi won't go into low.
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