Stuck xfer case '97 TJ

Howdy guys, long time no post. Hope you didn't run
out of change yet.

From non-use of 4WD, I can't pull the lever to go
to 4WH from 2WH. Is it easy to lube the linkage or
am I way overdue for a rebuild at 95,000 miles?

Last time it worked, I tried 4WL and something was
scraping so I went back to 4WH. My Jeep also makes
a gear noise when moving. Could it be xfer case?

What's a good $$ to have it done. I don't have the
tools or space to do it.

Scott in Baltimore wrote:
> Howdy guys, long time no post. Hope you didn't run
> out of change yet.
>
> From non-use of 4WD, I can't pull the lever to go
> to 4WH from 2WH. Is it easy to lube the linkage or
> am I way overdue for a rebuild at 95,000 miles?
>
> Last time it worked, I tried 4WL and something was
> scraping so I went back to 4WH. My Jeep also makes
> a gear noise when moving. Could it be xfer case?
>
> What's a good $$ to have it done. I don't have the
> tools or space to do it.

"good question"

Could be as simple as linkage slipping or something
"really bad." Hard to tell without looking.
Best thing I have http://bit.ly/15nleKU

<http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/transfer-case-shift-linkage-adjustment-701221/>

If that's the fix then you really only need a couple
of wrenches. An assistant doesn't hurt either.

Remember to have the wheels blocked and emergency/parking
brake set. Nothing sucks more than your vehicle trying to
run you over.


--
DougW

DougW wrote:
> Scott in Baltimore wrote:
>> Howdy guys, long time no post. Hope you didn't run
>> out of change yet.
>>
>> From non-use of 4WD, I can't pull the lever to go
>> to 4WH from 2WH. Is it easy to lube the linkage or
>> am I way overdue for a rebuild at 95,000 miles?
>>
>> Last time it worked, I tried 4WL and something was
>> scraping so I went back to 4WH. My Jeep also makes
>> a gear noise when moving. Could it be xfer case?

4WL should only be used on sand/gravel or really slippery
surfaces. It will make lots of noise on hard pavement
and is not a good idea to run it that way for any
time. (won't kill it outright but it will put stress
on everything)

>> What's a good $$ to have it done. I don't have the
>> tools or space to do it.
>
> "good question"
>
> Could be as simple as linkage slipping or something
> "really bad." Hard to tell without looking.
> Best thing I have http://bit.ly/15nleKU
>
> <http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/transfer-case-shift-linkage-adjustment-701221/>
>
> If that's the fix then you really only need a couple
> of wrenches. An assistant doesn't hurt either.
>
> Remember to have the wheels blocked and emergency/parking
> brake set. Nothing sucks more than your vehicle trying to
> run you over.

> 4WL should only be used on sand/gravel or really slippery
> surfaces. It will make lots of noise on hard pavement
> and is not a good idea to run it that way for any
> time. (won't kill it outright but it will put stress
> on everything)

It was in the middle of a snowstorm and I wanted to use low
to go down that hill. I ended up turning around and going
the other way which ended being a blessing. Seems no one
was getting up the other side of that hill and it was all
backed up!