Transfer case issue

[jeremy5780]

My CJ7 has an issue when I put it into 4H and do a little wheeling, then try to put it back in 2W the Transfer Case is tough to get out of 4H I have to use both hands and brute force to get it out of 4H I have tried going forward and reverse and it's still very difficult. Once it's out of 4H it shift fine into 4L N and 4H and ideas?

 

[yellow85cj]

Try backing up a tad. Not a great distance, just a few inches or less. May take some of the stress off the Transfer Case . Front and rear are never perfectly matched spinning rates. One of the reasons not to run 4wd on a dry solid surface. The wheels need to slip a little. It is binding, that's why it is so tough. I bet you feel the tension release when you brute force it out.

Might also try unlocking the front before trying to shift out if you can.

 

[Posi]

Did you inspect the linkage?
Is it sloppy, or in good shape?
While there clean the linkage and shift rails.
Grease the linkage, and put a light coat of spray lube on the exposed shift rails.

 

[Torxhead]

AMC did state instructions for operating the Dana 300 . When going into 4wd, you should be at a slow roll as you operate the lever into 4wd. With the aftermarket t/c shifters it is a little easier also.

 

[Peanut Butter]

Please check the fluid levels too!