transfer case problems
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transfer case problems
hi i purchased a 86 4runner a little bit over a year ago and the transfer case has been stuck the whole time. the shifter will move a few degrees in all directions but its really sloppy and wont move like a normal one should. it is stuck in 2 hi i believe. i dont even know where to start if anyone could help me out it would be much appreciated
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Take out the shift lever and make sure it is in the right groove. The left shift rod should be all the way forward and the right shift rod should be back, with the shift fork in the groove that the right makes. Hope that makes sense. Maybe some one will post a pic and a better explanation. It should make sense after you take it apart?
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The left most shift rod needs to be all the way back, thats 2Hi. The right hand shift rod needs to be all the way forwards to be disengaged.
If you push the left shift rod to the front, thats 4Hi, and the stick should swing back and forth as it passes through the notches in the shift rods. The right shift rod is 4Hi --> Neutral --> 4lo.
If you push the left shift rod to the front, thats 4Hi, and the stick should swing back and forth as it passes through the notches in the shift rods. The right shift rod is 4Hi --> Neutral --> 4lo.
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I'm pretty sure it's not stuck in 4 wheel drive because even when I lock the hubs in it doesn't feel like its in 4 wheel drive its just stuck and feels like it just really sloppy and won't move very much if that makes sense
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Remove the 4 bolts that hold the shifter base to the top of the transfer case (assuming it is a top shift case) and see where the shift rails are lined up. Sounds like the end of the shifter has popped out of the two slots in the shift rails and if so, it won't shift right. In 4H, the two shift rails slots should both be forward and lined up. When you stab the shifter end back into them, just make sure the end goes into the two adjoining slots and not in the spacer behind them.
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86 transfer
my 86 will go 4 wheel but doesnt meaning will shift in but doesnt engage...please help we just got ice storm cant get out of hollor without 4 wheel...thanks in advance...ps ive looked for an hour and cant find a thread
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Jack up the front and verify both hubs are locking. Lock one and turn, verify CV shaft rotation. reverse for other side. this verifys your hubs are working. Turn driveshaft with both hubs locked and both wheels should turn.
After that its shift linkage.
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k will do now,only reason knew wasnt working was couldnt get out of yard just back tires spinnin it ground a lil when put in 4 low but wheels was still spinnin a lil was hummin on it we got 1/4 inch ice today was hopin didnt break chain in transfer
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ok the front wheels turn i checked all that dont think its linkege cause started it and slipped clutch lil bit while shifting into 4low n high and it grinds lil when u put in them and neutral works too im thinkin has be chain
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my 18 year old went muddin with g/f the other nite its hard tell cause where we go the mud is comin in the doors lol....only 4wheelers can go through this 1.id say he done number tryin get stuck on the mountain with her....thanks for your help..how hard fix the chain?gotta drop transfer or not?