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4wd selector moves but 4wd high remains engaged
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Author:  jola [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:07 pm ]
Post subject:  4wd selector moves but 4wd high remains engaged
Vehicle: 2007 Jeep Liberty, 3.7 L, automatic, Command-Trac

So I had my '07 Liberty in 4WD High (part time) and when I went to switch back to 2WD the selector moved no problem and the Part Time light shut off immediately. The Jeep felt the same however. I looked under the Jeep while my friend let it roll forward in drive and the driveshaft leading to the front differential moves. Am I right in assuming this means the 4WD is still engaged?

As of right now I can physically move the selector to 2WD, 4 HI, and Neutral. The selector feels normal. Neutral works if that makes any difference. I didn't try 4 LO as I didn't want to risk it getting stuck in that. When I crawled under the car I found that the transfer case appears to be leaking at the point where the shift linkage attaches. The shift linkage moves when my friend switches from 2WD to 4 HI on the selector.

Any ideas? I'd appreciate any advice.
Author:  jola [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 4wd selector moves but 4wd high remains engaged
I'm totally off base with that front driveshaft comment. Its obviously going to spin since it connected to the front diff. Still, I can't feel it disengage. I suppose to be sure i can raise the vehicle and see which wheels spin.
Author:  jola [ Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 4wd selector moves but 4wd high remains engaged
And it seems to be working properly without me changing anything. Strange experience.
Author:  RED_KJ_666 [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 4wd selector moves but 4wd high remains engaged
If you don't know how long it's been in there, Change the fluid that's my best advice.
Author:  jola [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 4wd selector moves but 4wd high remains engaged
RED_KJ_666 wrote:
If you don't know how long it's been in there, Change the fluid that's my best advice.

Good idea, I'm on it! I think I'll change out all the fluids since I don't have maintenance records from the previous owner.
Author:  XJMA [ Thu Jul 21, 2011 10:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 4wd selector moves but 4wd high remains engaged
If it was still in 4, you'd feel feedback in the wheel when turning at slow speeds on pavement. If the lever is down, chances are it's in 2.....levers work 1 billion times better than any other method of engaging 4!! Be happy you don't have a vehicle with a button that goes to a bunch of computers and makes a little electronic motor shift it for you!!
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