Noise shifting from N to 4HI on transfer case, is this normal?

[KJ604]

When I shift from N to 4HI on the transfer case there is a pretty good bang or thud or some kind of noise. is this normal?

 

[M38 Bob]

YES!!!! Doing so is NOT. Anytime transfer is in neutral with gear shift not in park the output shaft of the ****** is spinning like a SOB. Cramming her in any transfer position is gonna take a toll!:badidea:

Bob

 

[KJ604]

I was sitting still and I have the MT. I only did it once. Guess I should be using the clutch. Its my first jeep Im sorry

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

Put the ****** in Neutral while coasting very slowly (2 to 5mph) and move the t-case lever from neutral to 4HI to 2WD.

Moving the t-case handle from 4HI to 4LO you do the same. Put the trans in Neutral while moving 2 - 5mph and in one motion move from 4HI through Neutral to 4LO. You'll hear some grinding as the teeth in the transfer case mesh but that is perfectly normal.

Moving from 2WD to 4HI you can simply move the handle while moving up to 55mph. Of course only drive in 4HI on slippery surfaces - NEVER drive on high-traction surfaces like wet roads.

Bob

 

[KJ604]

Put the ****** in Neutral while coasting very slowly (2 to 5mph) and move the t-case lever from neutral to 4HI to 2WD.

Moving the t-case handle from 4HI to 4LO you do the same. Put the trans in Neutral while moving 2 - 5mph and in one motion move from 4HI through Neutral to 4LO. You'll hear some grinding as the teeth in the transfer case mesh but that is perfectly normal.

Moving from 2WD to 4HI you can simply move the handle while moving up to 55mph. Of course only drive in 4HI on slippery surfaces - NEVER drive on high-traction surfaces like wet roads.

Bob

Thanks! Ive had other 4x4 but i guess the t-case works differently on the jeep. I do know not to turn it on for wet roads though gravel and snow only

 

[the_dealer]

The manual says to do it the way TwoBobs mentioned. My jeep likes closer to 5mph, and it's as smooth as butter.

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