GQ Low Range Hard/Difficult to Engage
Hey all, used low range for the first time yesterday. Selected neutral, came to a complete stop, grabbed 4H first, then depressed and tried for 4L.
Reference (1995, GQ, 4.2L petrol, Auto)
It didnt engage and was sort of stuck half way, making some grinding noises if I moved it backwards or forwards, so I stopped the engine and got it out.
I have been trying low range off and on now, seeing if it would free up a bit. Sometimes it goes in no worries, sometimes not. But mostly if I really reef it into 4L it goes in alright.
I just replaced the transfer case oil, and the oil that came out was mint as well. I currently just put new "Penrite Manual Gear Oil 80 (SAE 80W-85)"
Is there any tips for engaging this correctly? Should the car be slightly rolling if doing so?
I think it may be like this because I highly doubt it would have been in low range more than a handful of times in its life given the nature of the car and the person who I bought it off.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Hey all, used low range for the first time yesterday. Selected neutral, came to a complete stop, grabbed 4H first, then depressed and tried for 4L.
Reference (1995, GQ, 4.2L petrol, Auto)
It didnt engage and was sort of stuck half way, making some grinding noises if I moved it backwards or forwards, so I stopped the engine and got it out.
I have been trying low range off and on now, seeing if it would free up a bit. Sometimes it goes in no worries, sometimes not. But mostly if I really reef it into 4L it goes in alright.
I just replaced the transfer case oil, and the oil that came out was mint as well. I currently just put new "Penrite Manual Gear Oil 80 (SAE 80W-85)"
Is there any tips for engaging this correctly? Should the car be slightly rolling if doing so?
I think it may be like this because I highly doubt it would have been in low range more than a handful of times in its life given the nature of the car and the person who I bought it off.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.