Hard to shift 231, this could be you!!

Having just rebuilt my XJs 231, I was stumped that it was hard to shift and popped out of low range. So back to the FSM to see what was wrong.:banghead: After reviewing the pics I found out that I had put the "mode sleeve" in backwards which allows you drive all over town and put the TC in 4high,2wd, but not fully into 4lo. Now that I split the cases to correct that problem it shifts like it is supposed.
:anon: I'm so ashamed! Let that be a lesson to all who rebuild their 231. arty:

my 90 has a REALLY hard to shift lever.

It all works fine, fluid was good and was changed...

It's still really hard to pull on the lever.

Original untouched T-case afaik.
Command trac.

Teron

is the mode sleeve the blue ring on the output shaft? if not what is it because i have this prob. and it needs to be fixed.