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Old 03-02-2012, 10:10 PM
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i have a 95 dakots wit a 3.9v6 and the t case is stuck in 4 high and 4x 4 light is out and the shifter is in 2 high is the t case shot? i really dont know a lot about dodges and if it is shot is there any other t case that will work
 
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The link that was posted in the other thread you replied on has a listing. http://www.drivetrain.com/parts_cata...rts/dodge.html

It sure sounds like the shifter needs adjusting. Look below at the adjusting bolt.
 
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if the shifter moves freely but tcase aint shifting you probly lost the little bolt that attaches it to the linkage. get under there and look while somebody moves the shifter
 
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wats the best way of going and adjusting the shift linkage on the transfer cse
 
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did the bolt fall out or is loose ? if tcase is already in 4hi you just put the shifter in 4hi and tighten the linkage bolt. i would get the manual from FAQ section and check it out
 
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the bolt was still in there
 
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i did that and the bolt was still there and the t case is still stuck in 4 hi so the t case is shot?
 
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you have to do some investigating on your own. the linkage can be put on upside down, causes it to stick in 4hi. maybe someone got the lickage upside down. unhook the linkage at the tcase and verify the shifter moves freely. you can also manually shift the tcase after you unhook the linkage from it. open end wrench fits perfect on it. just a matter of process of elimination to find the problem. could be something internal but check everything else first
 
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there is a vacuum hoes the run from the tcase up to a metal line the is bolted to the back of the block were is the other end of the metal line go?
 
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The hose is a vent hose not a vacuum hose. Pre 93 they did have vacuum hoses coming off of the transfercase up to the front diff for the CAD. But yours being a 95 and assuming someone didn't swap in an earlier year front axle or transfercase in it.

If you loosen the bolt you should be able to move the shifter all the way up and down. Then adjust it as you need.

The service manual in the FAQ describes it in more detail.
 



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