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Transfer case adjustment

Discussion in 'Wrangler JK (2007-2017)' started by DaveSR, Jul 28, 2016.

  1. Jul 28, 2016 at 5:21 AM
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    Hello. Has anyone had an issue with their transfer case linkage adjustment? I occasionally get an apparent gear clashing and to eliminate this I shift from 2-wheel to 4 wheel and back and it clears up. Any thoughts? 2019 Rubicon.

    Thanks, Dave Sr.
     
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  2. Jul 28, 2016 at 5:58 AM
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    Welcome!
     
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  3. Jul 28, 2016 at 3:52 PM
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    Sounds like the plastic bushing is going. The plastic bushing just slips in the loop of the cable and over the pin on the lever of the transfer case.
     
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  4. Jul 29, 2016 at 3:58 AM
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    I will look for this. Do you think it could be worn as the car only has 5600 miles?
     
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  5. Jul 29, 2016 at 5:43 AM
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    I had this happen when I got mine, and I simply slowed to a stop before going into 4 low. Hasn't happened since.
     
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  6. Jul 29, 2016 at 10:11 AM
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    Thanks, I will give it a try. I have not used 4 low yet.
     
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  7. Jul 29, 2016 at 10:14 AM
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    The plastic bushing is known issue, it could be just starting to go. You can check it, and see if that is the case. But if you're at 5k, you should be able to the dealership and have them look at it for free.
     
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  8. Jul 29, 2016 at 10:20 AM
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    If its happening when shifting between 2 WD and 4 WD, make sure you are going straight when engaging. If you are turning, it can cause a grinding.
     
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    It has occurred a couple of times when starting up going straight. Shifting into 4 W and back has cleared it for a while.
     
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  10. Jul 29, 2016 at 10:42 AM
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    Yeah, it might be the bushing then.
     
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