NP231 linkage adjustment?

[loki_racer]

So, one of the things done to my XJ before it shipped was a tcase rebuild and SYE install. I guess the fella that did the install forgot to test the 4x4, because it doesn't work.

With the engine idling, I put the auto trannie in neutral, pull up and push towards passenger side, and then can't pull in to 4x4.

After a ton of searching, people say to disconnect the linkage to test that the tcase will shift willing not linked to the shift handle. Which part of the linkage exactly do I disconnect?

Now, let's say that disconnecting the linkage allow the tcase to shift. How do I go about properly adjusting the linkage? I couldn't find a tutorial on it.

 

[jeepgeek2002]

Follow the bar down to the xfer case. Then unbolt the nut (i think its 12mm) the bar slides off. its a square hole. Only goes on one way. You can take your wrench and pull back on the bolt part and feel it shifting in all the "gears".
Also . drain your fluid and check for metal shavings. Use Dex 3 transmission fluid to replace it.

 

[souske]

Once you have the Adj. Bolt loose, manually shift the case into 4low. Go back up top and place the shift lever in 4low, with a 1/8" drill bit in between the shift gate and shift lever, bungee in place, go back underneath and tighten the adj. Bolt.

Should shift great after that!

 

[loki_racer]

Thanks. Hopefully it's not something inside the case. I'm hoping he at least bench tested it.

It's dark here already, so I will have to do it tomorrow. And since I have a lift now, I won't be laying in the gravel driveway.

 

[Shorty]

tighten the green bolt and back off the red nut:wave:

 

[loki_racer]

tighten the green bolt and back off the red nut:wave:

Why you bastard.

 

[loki_racer]

No dice. I put the XJ on the lift, put it in neutral, disconnected the tcase linkage and it won't shift.

It will move maybe half an inch, but then there's a metal on metal ping sound (not grinding). Any thoughts?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNQcIinPFE4

 

[jeepgeek2002]

pull the xfercase out.. and take it apart. maybe the fork "slipped" out?