I received a Rubicon Transfer case from Motech and finally got around to installing it but ran into a problem. I pulled the old transfer case and checked the one I received everything seemed great. After we installed the rubi t-case, filled it with fluid, got everything bolted back up, and linkage connected this is where I ran into a problem. The shift lever on the transfer case will not allow it to go into neutral or 4lo. The cable moves freely when off so that's doesn't seem to be the issue. The lever won't even manually move to 4lo and there is a ton of resistance in the t-case shifter. It appears that there may be something internally wrong. Has this ever happened to anyone ,if so, do anyone have any tips or tricks to fix this or is this an internal problem with the new transfer case?
Rubi Transfer Case Swap - case stuck (not the common linkage problem)
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JKDream
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Did you try shifting into 4L while rolling?
I know mine is VERY stiff unless I'm rolling forward.
This ^^^ It helps to be rolling forward or back at about 2-3 MPH and with your transmission in neutral.
Slimebones
Active Member
Yes, these things usually need to be turning slightly to "line up" properly.
notnalc68
That dude from Mississippi
I agree with all of the above. Sometimes it will shift in without moving, but ideally you should in neutral and rolling a little.
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I have tried this but there is so much pressure that the linkage falls off when trying to attempt 4L. Then the shifter goes limp and I have to reconnect it.
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Sullivan
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Too much pressure in the shifter when going to 4L, linkage pops right off.
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Sullivan
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Definitely won't help rolling a bit. Something really seems to be internally wrong. Even with a wrench on the lever it won't budge.
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On the transfer case where the shifting linkage hooks up there is a screw on that bracket. Can anyone confirm that's an adjustment screw?
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