m1009 transfer case shifting difficulty

[elfraz]

I have a hard time getting my transfer case out of 4 low. It take some time messing with the transfer case selecter and will grind a bit as it changes into 4 high. Is this common? I use 4 low infrequently and I don't want to get stuck some where and not be able to get into 4 hi or 2 wheel drive.

 

[NICK_M1009]

Do you stop and put in PARK then put it in/out of 4-lo??

 

[elfraz]

yes, in park and hubs still locked in. I have tried with the trans in neutral aswell.

 

[NICK_M1009]

Might have to look at the linkage underneath. Maybe something is slowly coming loose or try lubing the swivel spots. Thats all the easy stuff. If that aint it hope its not the transfer case.

 

[91W350]

If it gets bound up, generally it is because the drive train has a load on it. Turning while in four wheel drive or having a taller tire or under inflated tire on a surface that gives good traction can really preload the drive line. If you find it difficult to shift, rolling backwards while steering left and right will frequently allow the load to drop off. I generally just keep light pressure on the shifter. Remember that it will be powered up in reverse and you want to shift the transmission to neutral and let it spool down. I usually just shut the truck off when it pops out of low side. Glen

 

[NICK_M1009]

Yup, that makes sense..

 

[dstang97]

All 3 of my trucks do this I think its because they are not Syncronized. I shut of the truck then shift out of 4lo. then start it back up. Its annoying but its easier on the drivetrain.

 

[elfraz]

great tips. I am taking it off road this weekend and I sure don't want to be stuck in 4 low 60miles from home.

 

[MuleMac01]

If it gets bound up, generally it is because the drive train has a load on it. Turning while in four wheel drive or having a taller tire or under inflated tire on a surface that gives good traction can really preload the drive line. If you find it difficult to shift, rolling backwards while steering left and right will frequently allow the load to drop off. I generally just keep light pressure on the shifter. Remember that it will be powered up in reverse and you want to shift the transmission to neutral and let it spool down. I usually just shut the truck off when it pops out of low side. Glen

i shut it off also when coming out of 4Lgos in fine but doest come out fine lol

 

[dilvoy]

Sometimes a simple thing like the clear plastic indicator that slides in the black plastic decorative housing that surrounds the shifter can bind and make it unbelievebly difficult to work the shifter. It's worth unscrewing it and seeing what happens.

 

[hounddog]

on above. The plastic slide indicator on my 1009 was all gummed up. Cleaned and lubed it and it made a big difference in shifting.