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4x4 shift lever problems!!!!!

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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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Default 4x4 shift lever problems!!!!!
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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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 11:24 PM
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Check your linkage.
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 11:24 PM
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linkage is off climb under and look
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 11:41 PM
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what all is required to fix linkage?
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 11:55 PM
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Socket wrench with proper fitting socket.
http://cdn.wranglerforum.com/attachm...1&d=1294971482
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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Depends on whats wrong.Get yourself a haynes or a chiltons.
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 11:16 PM
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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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