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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 05:27 AM
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Hi guy

Just snowed here, took the jeep out to have a play and guess got stuck straight away.
Look under the the jeep and rear prop is turning but not the front.
Any ideas what the problem may be.


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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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Check your Transfer Case Linkage.

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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 12:13 AM
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Check vacum line to front axle. The fork in the front axle might not be engaging all the way.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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I had the same prob. It was the actuator on the front axle.. Bought mine for around $100. really simple to replace.. be sure to get more gear oil also
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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Don't replace it. Bypass it...there is a link in the write up section.

Its really easy. And best of all...


....its free!!!


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https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/fr...ght=CAD+bypass
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Don't replace it. Bypass it...there is a link in the write up section.

Its really easy. And best of all...


....its free!!!


Link:

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/fr...ght=CAD+bypass
Smartest way to handle it..........
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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We gotta figure out if its the CAD or something else, though.

If the front shaft wasn't spinning it may not be the CAD, it may be something else.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 04:36 PM
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Thanks for your replies.

My jeep doesn't have the vacuum system,also I forgot to say when I select 4wd low,I get the low ratios but still only 2wd.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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Chain.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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If the chain broke would I get any noises for the transfer box
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