Transfer case question

[steve801]

RE: 83 CJ, 6cyl, AUTOMATIC

I bought this jeep last summer and with this weekend’s fresh snow I was looking forward to testing out the 4WD. Anyway I cannot seem to engage the Transfer Case into 4WD. The shifter will not budge from 2WD (but it did engage 4WD when I bought it). What is the standard procedure to engage 4WD? Any suggestions would be appreciated?

 

[Tinman22]

Transmission in neutral , no strain on the driveline and the leaver should move.

 

[73CJ]

Try motor running let the clutch out slightly and push/ pull the Tcase lever.

 

[thiswontbetooexpensive]

Try motor running let the clutch out slightly and push/ pull the Tcase lever.

This was the way mine had to be convinced to change gears, before I took it all apart......

 

[Old Dog]

with my auto it shifts from 2w high to 4w high best in drive at a slow roll, going to 4w low I have to be in P or N most of the time.

 

[Flex BT]

I've always done a slow roll with the clutch pressed. Out of curiosity, what does the owner's manual say?

 

[mtnwhlr]

Out of curiosity, what does the owner's manual say?

Shifting Procedure
1. With vehicle stopped, set hubs to desired operatonal mode.
2. Start vehicle moving 2-3 mph or if already moving with hubs in desired position, reduce vehicle speed to 2-3 mph.
3. Shift Transmission to N (Neutral)
4. Shift Transfer Case to desired position.