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Author:  2mopar_diesels [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 2:06 am ]
Post subject:  T-Case Stuck in 4Hi

Just what the title says. Ever since I bought the CRD in Sept. it's always had a difficult time shifting into AWD mode. Last few days have been rain slick, so I used the 4Full for a couple days. Seems now, when I shift back to 2wd it gets stuck in 4hi. 4AWD works better than ever, but now gets stuck in 4hi when going back to 2wd. Even grabed a wrench and forced the linkage as far back as possible and still took alot of back and forth side to side neutral reverse in both the t-case and tranny to finally get the thing to uncouple. No bind or stiffness in the shift lever. Lubed all that to make sure. Something seems wrong ion the t-case itself. I of course did a search, but this sites search function is terrible.

Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Author:  sleeve84028 [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:01 am ]
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The 242 / select trac transmission is controlled by a cable and a couple springs, are you sure it's stuck in 4-hi? Maybe it's just the 4x4 indicator switch is bad which would case the insturment cluster to display the wrong setting [while the mechanical linkage is still doing what it's supposed to]

If you are stuck in 4-hi, the KJ's front tires should be hopping and scrubbing all over the place while you try to take a corner.

Author:  2mopar_diesels [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:50 am ]
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sleeve84028 wrote:
The 242 / select trac transmission is controlled by a cable and a couple springs, are you sure it's stuck in 4-hi? Maybe it's just the 4x4 indicator switch is bad which would case the insturment cluster to display the wrong setting [while the mechanical linkage is still doing what it's supposed to]

If you are stuck in 4-hi, the KJ's front tires should be hopping and scrubbing all over the place while you try to take a corner.


Yeh, believe me i know it is. I'm no noob. The light indicates the exact position of the lever, but t-case remained in 4wd. I did get it to finally go into 2wd, but like I said, with alot of effort.

Author:  tjkj2002 [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 10:24 am ]
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Common problem with the 242 t-case since the shifter only activates checkballs that actually shift the t-case.Try changing the t-case fluid and use 4wd more often to help free up the stuck inards.

Author:  ATXKJ [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 10:43 am ]
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also make sure all tires match including pressure and wear.
any stress on the driveline will cause it to not shift.

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