Hows it going guys. I got a 97 xj sport with AW4 and a NP242 t-case. About three weeks ago i went to put it in 4wd and the shift lever wouldn't budge. I hit it with some PB Blaster and got it to shift but i had to really yank on the lever. then it was stuck in 4 partime had to do the same thing and slam on the lever. A month before this it shifted absolutely fine no grinding or anything it would just fall right into gear. what do you guys think i should do try and adjust the linkage? if it was low on fluid it would still shift right? any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

oh yeah my front drive shaft Ujoints are starting to go too. could this have anything to do with it?

 

I'd definately start with checking the t-case fluid, if you think there's a chance it could be low, and then try adjusting the linkage. Linkage could possibly use a good cleaning too, it might just be all gunked up. It's pretty simple but there are moving joints that can get sticky, especially if rust is involved, which I assume could be likely where you live...

 

Thanks Red91Laredo I'll check the fluid and go from there. do you have any other suggestions for me?