A sign of a transfer case problem is the inability to shift between 2 and 4 wheel drive in the vehicle. Leakage of fluids is also a sign of a transfer case problem. Overheating of the transfer case, slow reaction to shifting, and a general foul odor are all signs of a transfer case problem.
It could be the U joints from the transfer case causing the problem.
The problem is most likely in the transfer case or the linkage. The transfer case is bolted to the rear of the transmission on that truck. The linkage could be misadjusted, there should be three distinct positions for the transfer case, Neutral, Low and High. If you suspect the linkage disconnect the linkage and manually put the transfer case in each position and try it to see if it works, if it does it's the linkage if not the problem is in the transfer case itself.
never mind i found the problem and fixed it...
Problem in the transfer case
Its is located on the transfer case. It pulls right off the transfer case and is very simple and easy to change...only problem is finding the gear to replace it
I am unable to shift my transfer case out of the 4x4 setting. The truck is a 94 ford F-150. What is the problem and how do I fix it?
No. If you have a manual shifted transfer case (a lever in the floor) the problem is mechanical. You either have a linkage problem or a stripped front axle shaft. If you have an electric shift transfer case you will need to have it checked for codes to know if the problem is there or not.
if the vehicle could not be driven the problem is in the transmission not the transfer case if the transfer case is good you could still drive on the front wheels, the problem may be in the differential it is unusual to loose all gear,but if the problem is in transmission i would suggest the main shaft is broken
NOT ALWAYS, but sometimes there is a chain inside the transfer case that will not allow it to come out of 4Wheel low or high for that matter. Just fixed the exact problem, paid $75 for a transfer case off of craigslist and it is perfect now. But just a note, ours made a clunking noise while driving which is how we knew it was a problem with that chain drive inside the transfer case.
Noises from transfer case
Remove all wires attached to the transfer case. Remove the driveshafts. Drain the fluid out of the transfer case. Place a transmission jack under the transfer case. Unbolt the transfer case from the transmission. Unbolt the crossmember the transfer case rests on.
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