4WD Lo Transfer Case Mechanical Advice
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4WD Lo Transfer Case Mechanical Advice
I can manually shift into 4WD Lo under the Jeep, but the gears are not engaging, Jeep seems like it's in neutral, no grinding or sound.
I have manually (and correctly adjusted the linkage). The T-Case is a 231, I really don't want to take it apart, thoughts? It's never engaged since I purchased many years ago.
I have manually (and correctly adjusted the linkage). The T-Case is a 231, I really don't want to take it apart, thoughts? It's never engaged since I purchased many years ago.
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Let me clarify, before I take it apart would like to know I have exhausted my options.
Can someone confirm that when the Jeep is in Neutral, I should be able to manually shift into 4wd lo by pushing the lever (under the chassis) straight back (towards rear)? And it should engage if working?
Can someone confirm that when the Jeep is in Neutral, I should be able to manually shift into 4wd lo by pushing the lever (under the chassis) straight back (towards rear)? And it should engage if working?
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I can manually shift into 4WD Lo under the Jeep, but the gears are not engaging, Jeep seems like it's in neutral, no grinding or sound.
I have manually (and correctly adjusted the linkage). The T-Case is a 241, I really don't want to take it apart, thoughts? It's never engaged since I purchased many years ago.
I have manually (and correctly adjusted the linkage). The T-Case is a 241, I really don't want to take it apart, thoughts? It's never engaged since I purchased many years ago.
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Try this:
Here's how the factory suggests you shift the transfer case and I've been doing this since these things were new and I worked at the dealership. Quoted from the owner's manual. The suggestions in CAPS are mine.
"To engage, shift the transfer case lever from 2H to 4H while the vehicle is moving at any legal speed". I LET OFF THE GAS, THROW THE LEVER, TAP THE GAS AND LET OFF.
4L position: " To engage, slow the vehicle to 2-3 MPH , shift the transmission to Neutral, then shift the transfer lever to the right and pull firmly rearward to 4L".
TO SHIFT OUT OF 4L, SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED, SHIFT THE TRANSFER CASE LEVER TO 2H, THEN THE TRANS TO D IF YOU HAVE AN AUTOMATIC, OR INTO FIRST GEAR WITH A MANUAL, AND CONTINUE ON.
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Here's how the factory suggests you shift the transfer case and I've been doing this since these things were new and I worked at the dealership. Quoted from the owner's manual. The suggestions in CAPS are mine.
"To engage, shift the transfer case lever from 2H to 4H while the vehicle is moving at any legal speed". I LET OFF THE GAS, THROW THE LEVER, TAP THE GAS AND LET OFF.
4L position: " To engage, slow the vehicle to 2-3 MPH , shift the transmission to Neutral, then shift the transfer lever to the right and pull firmly rearward to 4L".
TO SHIFT OUT OF 4L, SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED, SHIFT THE TRANSFER CASE LEVER TO 2H, THEN THE TRANS TO D IF YOU HAVE AN AUTOMATIC, OR INTO FIRST GEAR WITH A MANUAL, AND CONTINUE ON.
Revised 11/20/2014
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Try this:
Here's how the factory suggests you shift the transfer case and I've been doing this since these things were new and I worked at the dealership. Quoted from the owner's manual. The suggestions in CAPS are mine.
"To engage, shift the transfer case lever from 2H to 4H while the vehicle is moving at any legal speed". I LET OFF THE GAS, THROW THE LEVER, TAP THE GAS AND LET OFF.
4L position: " To engage, slow the vehicle to 2-3 MPH , shift the transmission to Neutral, then shift the transfer lever to the right and pull firmly rearward to 4L".
TO SHIFT OUT OF 4L, SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED, SHIFT THE TRANSFER CASE LEVER TO 2H, THEN THE TRANS TO D IF YOU HAVE AN AUTOMATIC, OR INTO FIRST GEAR WITH A MANUAL, AND CONTINUE ON.
Revised 11/20/2014
Here's how the factory suggests you shift the transfer case and I've been doing this since these things were new and I worked at the dealership. Quoted from the owner's manual. The suggestions in CAPS are mine.
"To engage, shift the transfer case lever from 2H to 4H while the vehicle is moving at any legal speed". I LET OFF THE GAS, THROW THE LEVER, TAP THE GAS AND LET OFF.
4L position: " To engage, slow the vehicle to 2-3 MPH , shift the transmission to Neutral, then shift the transfer lever to the right and pull firmly rearward to 4L".
TO SHIFT OUT OF 4L, SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED, SHIFT THE TRANSFER CASE LEVER TO 2H, THEN THE TRANS TO D IF YOU HAVE AN AUTOMATIC, OR INTO FIRST GEAR WITH A MANUAL, AND CONTINUE ON.
Revised 11/20/2014
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After dozens of tries, I was able to get 4WD lo to engage, but after a few minutes it would pop out. I could never replicate exact steps to get it to engage again, after about 2 dozen attempts, it engaged 2 or 3 times. Since I have adjusted the linkage, I am thinking about trying the after market kit I have red about here. Who makes it and what are your thoughts as it relates to my issue? Thanks.
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I'm betting the linkage is incorrectly adjusted also.
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