fubar XJ
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- Bothell, WA
So here's my dilemma: After a few trips of occasional kicking out of front drive while engaged in 4wd, it stopped staying in altogether. I have split the case several times, found worn shift fork pads, stretched chain, slightly worn lock-ring gear, all have been replaced. The problem is, it still kicks out of front drive while in 4wd. It then occurred to me that there are springs between the shift forks on the shift rail, and logically if one or both of these springs were to become weak, they would not hold tension on the fork when shifted, causing the gears to pop back out. This would account for the slight wearing on the edge of the lock ring gear that I replaced.
My thoughts: Remove and split the t-case again and remove the shift rail/fork assembly. I don't recall exactly how the rail components are kept on the shaft, I'm guessing either a roll pin or set screw. Is it feasible to remove whatever is keeping said components on the rail and replace the springs, or should I source a new rail assembly? I'm guessing these springs can't be too stupid expensive, but it is a PITA to R&R and split the damn case so many times.
Am I on the right track here? Help a brother out.
Doug
My thoughts: Remove and split the t-case again and remove the shift rail/fork assembly. I don't recall exactly how the rail components are kept on the shaft, I'm guessing either a roll pin or set screw. Is it feasible to remove whatever is keeping said components on the rail and replace the springs, or should I source a new rail assembly? I'm guessing these springs can't be too stupid expensive, but it is a PITA to R&R and split the damn case so many times.
Am I on the right track here? Help a brother out.
Doug