DEFINITION: While shifting from HI range to LO range, there is gear clashing or no HI range. Or the transfer case will not shift from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive.

Review the Symptoms - Transfer Case and perform the necessary inspections.

Shift linkage worn

1. Inspect the shift linkage for correct adjustment or for being worn.
2. Replace the faulty component. Refer to Transfer Case Control Lever Replacement and Transfer Case Control Rod Replacement .

Mode shift clash

1. Disassemble the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble .
2. Inspect the synchronizer for being faulty. Refer to Two/Four Wheel Drive Shift Components Cleaning and Inspection .
3. Replace the synchronizer if faulty. Refer to Transfer Case Assemble .

Mode block

1. Disassemble the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble .
2. Inspect the synchronizer sleeve for sliding freely on the synchronizer hub.
3. Inspect the synchronizer sleeve or synchronizer hub for being faulty.
4. Replace the synchronizer sleeve or synchronizer hub if it is faulty. Refer to Transfer Case Assemble .

If the symptoms occur during cold temperatures, flush and fill the front axle with synthetic fluid. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Level Inspection .

High/low shift fork

1. Inspect the high/low shift fork for the following conditions:

•	The pin on the shift fork for wear or damage

•	Worn or melted range fork pads

•	Cracked or bent shift fork

•	Refer to High/Low Shift Components Cleaning and Inspection .

2. Replace the following components if found faulty:

•	The shift fork pads

•	The shift fork

•	Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .

High/low clutch

1. Inspect the high/low clutch for the following conditions:

•	Engagement teeth for burrs or damage

•	Sliding freely on the rear output shaft

•	The high/low clutch collar for excessive wear

•	Refer to High/Low Shift Components Cleaning and Inspection .

2. Replace the high/low clutch if faulty. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .

Input shaft pilot bearing assembly

1. Inspect for the following conditions:

•	Failed input shaft pilot bearing in the input shaft

•	Journal on the rear output shaft for excessive wear or damage

•	Refer to Front Output Shaft and Input Shaft Cleaning and Inspection and Rear Output Shaft Cleaning and Inspection .

2. Replace the bearing if faulty. Refer to Input Shaft Pilot Bearing Replacement .
3. Replace the rear output shaft if damaged. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .

High/low planetary carrier assembly

1. Inspect the high/low planetary engagement teeth for burrs or damage. Refer to High/Low Planetary Carrier Cleaning and Inspection .
2. Replace the high/low planetary carrier assembly if faulty. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .