Jeep Cherokee

 Service Manual

Transmission and transfer case » NV242 transfer case
Diagnosis and testing

CONDITION

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

1. Transfer case shift linkage binding.
2.  Insufficient or incorrect lubricant.
3.  Internal transfer case components binding, worn, or damaged.

1.  Repair or replace linkage as necessary.
2. Drain and refill transfer case with the correct type and quantity of lubricant.
3.  Repair or replace components as necessary.

1. Insufficient or incorrect lubricant.

1.  Drain and refill transfer case with the correct type and quantity of lubricant.

1. Transfer case overfilled.
2.  Transfer case vent closed or restricted.
3.  Transfer case seals damaged or installed incorrectly.

1.  Drain lubricant to the correct level.
2.  Clean or replace vent as necessary.
3.  Replace suspect seal.

1. Incomplete shift due to drivetrain torque load.
2.  Incorrect tire pressure.
3.  Excessive Tire wear.
4.  Excessive vehicle loading.

1.  Momentarily release the accelerator pedal to complete the shift.
2. Correct tire pressure as necessary.
3. Correct tire condition as necessary.
4. Correct as necessary