Grand Cherokee 4WD L6-242 4.0L VIN S MFI (1993)
Shift Linkage: Customer Interest
Transfer Case Shifter - Thumping/Creaking Noise
NO: 21-02-97 Rev.A
GROUP: Transmission
DATE: Jul. 11, 1997
SUBJECT:
Transfer Case Shifter Noise
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER 21-02-97, DATED, MARCH 7, 1997, WHICH SHOULD BE
REMOVED FROM YOUR FILE. THE BULLETIN REVISES THE SYMPTOM/CONDITION TO INCLUDE A CREAKING NOISE. THE CHANGE
IS HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**.
MODELS:
1993 - 1997 (ZJ) Grand Cherokee/Grand Wagoneer
1994 - 1997 (ZG) Grand Cherokee (International Market)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
**A thumping or creaking noise may be heard coming from the transmission tunnel area on acceleration or while driving over bumpy roads.**
DIAGNOSIS:
Road test the vehicle, if the noise is present and there are no worn or damaged parts relating to the transfer case shift mechanism, perform the Repair
Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
04886481AA
Repair Kit, Transfer Case Shifter
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installing a transfer case shifter repair kit.
1.
Disconnect the shift rods from the torque shaft.
2.
Remove the torque shaft by prying the shaft out of the green torque shaft bushing in the transmission bracket. (Refer to Figure 1)
3.
Remove the bronze bushing/retainer and rubber gasket from the body bracket.
4.
Remove the green torque shaft bushing from the transmission bracket and install the new bushing supplied in the kit.
4.
Insert the new gasket into the body bracket.
