adriangtz

hi i have a 91 jeep limited and it is stuck in part time. some times i can get it out in to 4 full time but not for long. it makes a funny grinding noies then goes back in too part time. i think the linkage needs to be readjust but i wont to know if it could be another problem. i looked for the football vacumme but could not find it. i think it was sapose to be behind the bumper.

cj's99xjsport

when you try and take it out of 4 wheel drive is the tranny n neutral?

adriangtz

yup and i also tryed it going at a very low speed and still wont stay in 4 full time or any other gear.

LCFRJEEP

I am assuming you have the NP242. My 242 is tempermental sometimes and will not want to come out of 4wheel part time without a fight. My only solution is to make sure all of your tires have adequete and even pressure. I dont know why it makes a difference but it seems to help me. I was told this ny the previous owner of my XJ when I bought it. He had issues as well.

fantic238

This is a common problem for the 242. Find a nice spot on gravel and do some tough turns in reverse.

adriangtz

k thanks for the help i wil try that some time this week. hopefully it works

RoyalXJ

check the plastic bushing on the linkage. can you shift the case from under the truck?

adriangtz

my plastic bushing is no longer there but the pin still stays in. can i put some sort of clip so it wont come out?

adriangtz

i havent tried shifting it front under the truck.

RoyalXJ

you need that bushing or the linkage will bind up causing it to not move correctly

adriangtz

ops i mean . i havent tried shifiting it from under the truck.

adriangtz

can i get the bushing at a local jy or would i have to get the whole linkage?

RoyalXJ

you should be able to find a good bushing there. no need to get the whole linkage. i know the only place you can get a brand new bushing is the dealership