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[RoyLittle0]

Hi this is my first post and my first Jeep, its a 1993 4.0L Limited Cherokee my problems started when i tried to put her in 4wd but on the dash it says "part time" no matter what i do i only seem to get part time even in 4wdLo then when i put her in 2wd it still stays on part time untill ive played around a bit "in a heavy handed kind of way" any ideas??

Also i have noticed she is a bit skitty around corners, seems very unsure if she will slip or not, i have lifted the one back wheel in the air and put her in neutral and the wheel in the air has some resistance and is not that easy to turn, could i have a LSD? or could i have a problem?

Any help please

[tim_aka_tim]

The transfer case is exhibiting text book "never been in 4wd". It will get better as you use it more.

UK spec 1993 4.0L XJs all have LSDs.
When you say 'skitty' what do you mean? Skidding a bit?

[RoyLittle0]

Yes it sort of skips around the corner, tight corners that is, more of a hop skip and a jump

If i keep playing with the 4wd / 2wd it should get better with the transfer?

[tim_aka_tim]

The t/c should get better with use but it might be worth changing or at least checking the fluid.

As for the axle - sounds dodgy, it shouldn't do that. Someone who knows better than me will be along soon.

[Mick O]

Yep, tranny box can be a bugger if it aint bin used much.

I found with the one I had, shiftin from D to R a couple of times, with the tranny box in 2wd, would do the trick.

And if ya dont know, only 2wd and Full time 4wd should be used on the road. Part time 4wd and 4wd Lo use off road only, prolonged use on road can do damage.

And as Tim said, the more you use it, the better it will get.

Oh, and is she skitty at the front or the back?


 

[RoyLittle0]

Sorry, i have a skitty back end, i did say "skitty" didn't i

it's only happend twice but it did leave a stain on the drivers seat

i must point out that i am used to driving a mini cooper and a Saab 900 turbo so i surpose the problem could be somewhere between the seat and the steering wheel and not the Jeep?

[JamesH]

The 'part-time' light is correct. This does not mean it only has partial 4WD it means only for use on slippery surfaces. The centre diff is locked in this position and it should not be used on the road. 4x4 Full time (in green) should be selected for 4WD use on the road.

The time lag between shifting the lever and the dash light going out is mostly due to the transfer-case having not been used enough and it needs using in different positions to loosen it up a bit.

The rear axle does have a LSD so feeling resistance is normal when raising a wheel and turning by hand.

As for your comments about how it drives, the 4.0l does love to go tail-out when in 2WD and it feels more clumsy than most saloon cars that do the same. It does have to be driven differently if you want to avoid these handling quirks but have a play around and get used to how it feels.

[wazza]

check what oil is in the transfer box.

it should be automatic transmition fluid. can't member which one tho. i think its dex II
ive found it a common thing for people to fill it with gear oil, which the box really doesn't like. (i know, i learn't the hard way)

[Mike Pavelin]

The transfer case takes DexronII ATF, should be red in coloue. Also check all your tyres have the correct pressure and are all worn about the same as different rolling diameters will cause the thing to stick in oart time when shifting.