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Old 01-08-2011, 09:45 AM
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A friend of mine has a 99 with a 4.0 and NP231 transfer case. It goes fine in 2wd, but in 4HI or 4LO it acts like it is in neutral. Any suggestions?
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Check the t-case chain and forks. They could possibly be broke. If it's not even engaging, it's probably the forks.
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Check the t-case chain and forks. They could possibly be broke. If it's not even engaging, it's probably the forks.
If it works in 2wd, shouldn't it still turn the back 2 wheels in 4wd? The problem might be the connection between the shifter and t case.
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there is a plastic bushing piece that will deteriorate over time, it is what the lever on the transfer case mounts to the chassis with, i would check this part first as this may be a very easy fix.
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Thanks! I'll tell him what you all said.
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