Squeaky 4x4 lever
12-02-2012, 09:09 PM
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Squeaky 4x4 lever
New jeep owner here, been on the road for a few monthes now. Wanted an xj but couldnt pass up the deal i got on my zj. Now after driving this everyday im glad i went with the zj. Anyway, as i drive i notice the selectrac shifter creeps up and squeaks. I lube the cables and linkage while replacing the crank sensor. Nothing looked out of place while i was under there. Any ideas on what i should try?
12-02-2012, 10:40 PM
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what did you lube it with? sometimes a simple penetrating oil (wd40, pb blaster, liquidwrench, etc) isnt enough. try some wheel bearing grease
12-03-2012, 04:43 AM
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My 97 ZJ had the problem of the shifter not moving freely and hardly at all sideways. I had to slap it to get it through the detents. I took the shifter plate off inside the cab and blasted it with WD40 several times while moving it. It freed right up and never gave me trouble again.
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