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99 247 trans grinding wont engage 4 low

Old 01-24-2012, 01:10 AM
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hey guys,
looking for some help here,
im a first time jeep owner and recently found myself in some snow, only to find my front axles arnt engaging while in all time 4x4 and when tryed to lock into 4 low i am getting grinding from tc and no engagement..
any ideas or am i tc shopping
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Are you placing the TRANS in Neutral before trying to engage 4LO?
Common mistake. Not to mention a rather NOISY one.
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Also check the linkage there is a plastic keeper that breaks and will also not allow engagement easy to replace most auto parts stores have them in brass more durable
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thanks guys i will check out the linkage in the morning
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i think im out of options, im going to try replacing the tc
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were is the keeper located
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On the end of the tc shifter cable
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you try putting it into 4lo while in nuteral and motor off ?
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