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Hi,

 

I have a 2000 1500 4wd and it won't shift out of 4wd. I took off the encoder thinking I could manually shift back to 2wd but I can't figure it out. I can turn it to 3 different positions but none are 2wd. Neutral, low, and 4wd. There are 2 other positions that seem to be spring loaded cause they won't stay in place. I've read all the 4wd posts but can't figure out how exactly it works. Everyone has a different opinion.

 

Can I shift it out of 4wd by hand? Thanks for any help. I need to put on 125 miles of straight pavement tomorrow and don't want to wreck anything.

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Is it in 4WD or Auto 4WD? I am assuming that you are in regular 4WD. I was just thinking that you could probably remove the front driveshaft if you cant figure out the switch. I dont know a whole lot about transfer cases, but as long as it isnt a slip yoke it would probaby work. If it has a slip yoke you would lose the fluid. I know the rear of my Jeep has a slip yoke and I blew apart the tailshaft housing and all the fluid leaked out.

Another thing isnt there some sort of shift lever on an axle solenoid that can be moved? Maybe someone here knows. I dont mean to reply with my vague answers. i just seen that know one replied and I just thought that this may help.

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Thanks for the reply!

 

I have removed the drive shaft and it is a slip yoke however the splines have no oil on them but do have grease so maybe it won't leak. Hope not cause it only holds 2 quarts. I covered the hole in the TC to keep dirt out. I don't have time to start playing with the front diff. I will take the drive shaft with me in case oil does leak. New encoder will be here Thursday. Damn electrical stuff. :rolleyes:

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zaac just wondering if everything worked out?

 

Yes, new aftermarket encoder for $350. Dealership wanted $700. I am happy again, thanks for asking. :thumbs:

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zaac just wondering if everything worked out?

 

Yes, new aftermarket encoder for $350. Dealership wanted $700. I am happy again, thanks for asking. :cheers:

 

 

 

Zaac did you take any photos while makeing the encoder change?

 

You replaced the encoder, would that be the following part, as indicated in the photo below? If you did the replacement yourself, can you explain how you determined the transfer case was set to neutral?

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Zaac did you take any photos while makeing the encoder change?

 

You replaced the encoder, would that be the following part, as indicated in the photo below? If you did the replacement yourself, can you explain how you determined the transfer case was set to neutral?

Sorry, no photos but that is the encoder in your photo. I knew the TC was in neutral because when the tranny was in drive I still had no power to the wheels. I took the old one off but my mechanic put the new one on. I think he said the TC needs to be in neutral to put the new one on. You're not supposed to operate the encoder when it's not installed on the TC so the shifter stem on the TC needs to be turned to the right place in order to match up with the encoder. For neutral the stem is straight up and down(vertical). Hope this all makes sense. It's a simple job.

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Zaac did you take any photos while makeing the encoder change?<br /><br />You replaced the encoder, would that be the following part, as indicated in the photo below? If you did the replacement yourself, can you explain how you determined the transfer case was set to neutral?
<br />Sorry, no photos but that is the encoder in your photo. I knew the TC was in neutral because when the tranny was in drive I still had no power to the wheels. I took the old one off but my mechanic put the new one on. I think he said the TC needs to be in neutral to put the new one on. You're not supposed to operate the encoder when it's not installed on the TC so the shifter stem on the TC needs to be turned to the right place in order to match up with the encoder. For neutral the stem is straight up and down(vertical). Hope this all makes sense. It's a simple job.<br /><br /><br /><br />

 

Thanks for the info Zaac. I need to replace my encoder too, since my Suburban's TC operates only in auto 4WD and Hi4.

 

That bit of info about the orientation of the shifter stem's spline, for neutral position, is most helpful. This is why I have been holding off from repairing my TC.

Tiny details like the one you have given are most often missing from shop manuals.

Thank you.

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