'97 XJ won't stay in 4-Lo.. Shifter Adjustment?

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Jun 20, 2012 | 12:07 PM

Sierra_XJ

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From: Modesto, CA

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

'97 XJ won't stay in 4-Lo.. Shifter Adjustment?

My 1997 XJ will not stay in 4-Lo, I can pull the shifter back and the indicator light comes on but does not quite engage all the way it will just slip back into nuetral. 4-high seems to be working fine. Any ideas?

Jun 21, 2012 | 06:10 AM

redjeep1983

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Have you tried neutral on trans and then put in 4lo. In gear usually doesn't work for me.

Jun 22, 2012 | 10:16 AM

Sierra_XJ

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Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Yeah I tried in neutral as well. Rolling2-3 mph and stopped. Still no luck.

Jun 22, 2012 | 10:21 AM

The91XJ

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From: Utah

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6 4.0L

I had the same problem on a previous Jeep and the T-case linkage wasn't adjusted correctly. I would check that.

Jun 22, 2012 | 11:17 AM

DFlintstone

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From: Nor-Cal Coast

Year: 90,84

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0,2.5

I just wanted to add, mine does that, but I won't lift a finger to deal with it until I change out my broken mounts. My engine is maybe about an inch forward of where it belongs.