How do you shift a transfer case on a Jeep?
To disengage your four-wheel-drive system, slow your Jeep down to a crawl and shift from drive into neutral. Then, while still rolling forward, push the transfer case shift lever up into 4-high. Once that is accomplished, put the Jeep back into gear and slide the transfer case handle up into 2-high.
When did the new Jeep transfer case come out?
“Starting in about 1987, the New Process 231/241 series transfer case became standard in Jeep, Dodge, and Chevrolet applications. These transfer cases are part time 4WD (Shift positions 4HI – 2HI – N – 4L).
What is the range of the Jeep 231 transfer case?
The 231 has a driver’s side front output and centerline rear output. The NP231 features two ranges; a low range gear that is a respectable 2.72-to-1 (the lowest of all the Jeep transfer cases with the exception of the NP241OR) and a direct-drive in high range.
How does the NP231 transfer case work on a jeep?
This is a result of good engineering and refinement. The early NP231 transfer case that was used in conjuction with vacuum controlled front axle hub disconnect on early XJ & YJ Jeeps did not have a true neutral disconnect between the front and rear axle when the 231 is shifted into neutral, as controlled by crown in the sector plate on the left.
Which is the weakest Jeep transfer case to get?
“The NP 207 is one of the weaker Jeep transfer cases, but can be upgraded. The NP 207 has an aluminum case and chain driven planetary reduction. Thankfully the NP 207 was installed behind some of the weakest Jeep power trains every used.
When did the Jeep Wrangler transfer case come out?
Modern transfer case models: Jeep has produced a large variety of transfer cases throughout the years, but in 2003 the NV241OR or Rock-Trac was released and provided a significant leap in transfer case gearing, allowing Wranglers to run a 4:1 low-range gear ratio from the factory and a tremendous amount of torque while out on the trail.
How to do Jeep transfer case shifting-shifting it smooth?
2) If the transfer case goes into Neutral with the engine running, and you can’t get it into the next mode without a grinding sound…just cut the ignition key, turn off the engine, shift into the mode you need, and then you can restart the engine. You have to “skip by” Neutral in the transfer case if you want smooth shifts Questions?
What kind of transfer case does JK Rubicon Wrangler use?
Teraflex 241-OR 2 Low Kit: is specifically designed for 2007 – 2017 JK Rubicon Wranglers and provides an intermediate shifting level between Hi and Lo. This could be a crucial option during tight hairpin turn while on the trail that could lead to binding and possible damage if enough torque is applied.
“The NP 207 is one of the weaker Jeep transfer cases, but can be upgraded. The NP 207 has an aluminum case and chain driven planetary reduction. Thankfully the NP 207 was installed behind some of the weakest Jeep power trains every used.