Transfer case shift lever problem
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Had the same issue here and my local dodge dealer couldn't find the part#... Wound up ordering online using your p/n hydrashocker,TY for the info. The last owner of my "D" had their idiot mechanic look at it and he zip tied the linkage to Trans speed sensor wiring,stupid....good thing I'm familier with waterproof wiring repairs.
Anyway,after I did get grommets that fit I drilled the rear side of the linkage and installed a ss washer and a ss retainer key.I'll know if the grommet fails again by the shift feel but I'll still be able to shift until the repair..
Anyway,after I did get grommets that fit I drilled the rear side of the linkage and installed a ss washer and a ss retainer key.I'll know if the grommet fails again by the shift feel but I'll still be able to shift until the repair..
LOL, funny you say that, I actually was thinking seriously about taking a little self tapping screw and tethering a little cable or chain to the middle of the linkage, so if it ever came off again I wouldn't lose it. Since I just replaced the grommets, it isn't priority one, but I planned on getting myself a thin steel cord or fine chain next time I hit a hardware store or the flea market...
Last edited by HammerZ71; Sep 25, 2011 at 03:54 PM.
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All good idea's, I think I just got lucky and didn't lose mine yet. We use a lot of ss braided cable and nicopress at the marina,Like that idea a lot
Last edited by laz45; Sep 25, 2011 at 04:28 PM.
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I guess the OP got his answer and resolved his issue. I just checked back to see if what he found underneath. Prolly won't see him post again till something else goes wrong with his vehicle...
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Here is the linkage rod with the two NEW grommets:
This is where it goes:
Ok, now here is the deal, at least on the Ram, but yours should share the same parts:
The rod was changed after '06. So if you lose yours and go buy a new one the part # is 52105555AA this rod will work in older vehicles as well and the older style is no longer available.
IF you purchase the new rod, it will require a different clamp (52105212) and clamp bolt (J018077) as well as the grommets. The shifter side grommet is 52105551AB and the transfer case side grommet is 5080227AA.
If you have your pre-'07 rod (as I do - now that I found it) then the grommets for both sides are the same and the part # for them is 68078974AA, obviously you'll need two.
It's a b*tch to press those grommets in with your fingers, I used a set of channel locks and squeezed and they pressed right in...
Hope this helps...
This is where it goes:
Ok, now here is the deal, at least on the Ram, but yours should share the same parts:
The rod was changed after '06. So if you lose yours and go buy a new one the part # is 52105555AA this rod will work in older vehicles as well and the older style is no longer available.
IF you purchase the new rod, it will require a different clamp (52105212) and clamp bolt (J018077) as well as the grommets. The shifter side grommet is 52105551AB and the transfer case side grommet is 5080227AA.
If you have your pre-'07 rod (as I do - now that I found it) then the grommets for both sides are the same and the part # for them is 68078974AA, obviously you'll need two.
It's a b*tch to press those grommets in with your fingers, I used a set of channel locks and squeezed and they pressed right in...
Hope this helps...
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UPDATE:
Update on part number. picked it up from Dodge Dealer.
$20 - Part Number is 5017960AA Shift Lever Grommet
so i just had this issue and wanted to update this thread. i had to replace my grommet on my 4x4 shifter and let me say its a PAIN!!!!!!!!!! i ended up having to pull the shifter out of the truck to get the grommet installed.
Update on part number. picked it up from Dodge Dealer.
$20 - Part Number is 5017960AA Shift Lever Grommet
so i just had this issue and wanted to update this thread. i had to replace my grommet on my 4x4 shifter and let me say its a PAIN!!!!!!!!!! i ended up having to pull the shifter out of the truck to get the grommet installed.
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Thank you for this solution! I was driving my 2003 Ram 1500 when the linkage broke. When it happened, the truck seemed to get stuck in neutral, so I couldn't drive it anymore - the engine just revved. I got help pushing the truck to the side of the street to park it. The linkage arm fell on the ground, and the 4WD shifter is loose and floppy. Can I manually shift it into gear from underneath just to get me to a place where I can fix this? What direction should I move the arm - forward or back? Does the truck need to be running? Column shifter in neutral? Or does that not matter?
Thank you in advance for any advice!
Thank you in advance for any advice!