Transfer case not shifting into 4 wheel in front passenger tire makes

Asked by Guru6FRSH Apr 04, 2020 at 10:23 PM about the 1998 Jeep Cherokee SE 4-Door 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When shift into four-wheel drive will not
engage also at the same time front
passenger tire makes clunking noise when

1 Answer

165

There is a vacuum operated diaphragm on the passenger side of the front axle which initiates a fork to engage axle in 4 wheel drive. This diaphragm sometimes will not work because of vacuum source, fork damaged, diaphragm damage or lubrication sticks fork. This is where I would look first, to isolate this as potential problem. Please make sure all tires are at proper pressure and sizing first as even one worn tire will mimic this problem on older higher mileage vehicles .

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    swtcat13
    Reputation
    4,070
  • #2
    JimRoy
    Reputation
    3,730
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    3,700
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
109 Great Deals out of 3,537 listings starting at $4,950
Used Jeep Wrangler
139 Great Deals out of 5,930 listings starting at $8,990
Used Toyota 4Runner
29 Great Deals out of 523 listings starting at $8,995
Used Toyota RAV4
122 Great Deals out of 3,087 listings starting at $3,900
Used Ford Explorer
65 Great Deals out of 2,043 listings starting at $3,333
Used Honda CR-V
188 Great Deals out of 5,003 listings starting at $440
Used Toyota Tacoma
34 Great Deals out of 711 listings starting at $9,975
Used Ford F-150
328 Great Deals out of 13,153 listings starting at $3,000

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.