Status of Transfer Case?????
Status of Transfer Case?????
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There is normally a slight vibration in the handle. The easiest way is to use 4 Heavy Duty jack stands. Could you be more specific about your hub question?
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And the down and dirty way is to lock the hubs - find a dirt road - put it in 4wd and floor it! Then look at your marks... 
vinjack98
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Do I need to back up after four wheel drive is disengaged after hubs are unlocked. I have heard guys talk about this?
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I am use to in other four wheel drives, that you actuallu feel the Transfer Case go into gear through the lever. I am not getting that on the CJ5
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Not necessary with manual locking hubs...
That Dana 20 Transfer Case and it's shift linkage are 34 years old... I'm sure it's not nearly as tight as when it was bought. One thing you can do is ride the clutch so you creep forward at a very, very slow speed (about 1/2 walking speed) and push on the lever. It will help it to shift easier.
mylittlecj5
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not always true, CJ. If you have been in 4wd on a hard surface or pavement, like coming off a trail, the gears could bind up and you would have to back up enough to 'unwind' the gears. not a real common thing to happen, but it does happen. Experience will teach you when and where to do this (like when the hubs refuse to turn out, or the shift handle refuses to move)
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Hmm... I have never had that happen!
Guess I need to hit the trails more! Thanks for the excuse! :laugh:
Guess I need to hit the trails more! Thanks for the excuse! :laugh:
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as far as things to know about manual hubs, lock them in BEFORE you get stuck, and unlock them before you hit hard rock or paved surfaces.
keep them lubed up and free of water or contaminates so they will work right.
keep them lubed up and free of water or contaminates so they will work right.