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87dakota440
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12/13/2007
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 Subject: HELP 4 WHEEL DRIVE poping out
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Im gonna get straight to the point, i will throw my truck into 4 wheel drive, drive it a little bit usually on decel and all of a sudden it pops out and makes a bunch of grinding noises and (the 4 wheel drive arm) is in the same spot not moving. That is what i thought it was at first but nothing to do with that. Then you pop it out, of 4 wheel drive and throw it back in and its fine....
Could there be something simple?
or is the transfer case basically kickin the bucket
also transfer case does that shair tranny fluid with the transmission or is that seperate.
HOpe someone can help
also its a 87 v6 dakota
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dakota49
Dodge Dakota
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12/15/2007
13:20:37
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87dakota440, I think yours has the NP207, in 89 Dodge changed over to the NP231. Its hard to say just what is going on, but I'm thinking the linkage is out of adjustment. If its not going all the way into gear, it could jump out as you have described. Make sure the nut that holds the lever on the shift bolt is tight as well.
No the transmission fluid/transfer case use different oils. There is a seal in the rear of the trans so the oil won't leak out. There is a plug to remove in the trans, and the transfer case to check the oil. I think your trans uses 10W30 motor oil and the transfer case uses auto trans fluid.
I hope that helps some.
Good Luck
Dakota49
1988 3.9 4X4 5speed
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87dakota440
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12/15/2007
17:38:19
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Thanks for the imput. I called up one of my buddies (who worked at a tranny place) and he said the same thing with the linkage. Seems like something is makin it not stay in gear and to tite of linkage im hopeing will be the problem.
Thanks again.
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dakota49
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12/15/2007
18:46:19
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87dakota440, let us know what you find out, if its a simple problem, or more complacated.
Good Luck
Dakota49
1988 3.9 4X4 5speed
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87dakota440
Dodge Dakota
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12/16/2007
23:48:36
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Yea, well i was out today with it and i really dont think its something simple, all the linkage is fine, but it keeps poping out and let me tell you the grinding noises it makes is pretty upsetting. I think my best bet is to just get a hole other transfer case. Anyone know of a cheap place to get one, or or a better/stronger one that will swap in. I was told some of the jeep wrangler ones fit on are trannies without a issue. It is a auto.
Anyone swap a transfer case how hard is it? ive swaped a motor in a jeep wrangler so i dont think a transfercase can be that hard?
Anyone else got any other ideas what it could be fill me in. Also when you put it in 4 wheel low, the transfer case sounds like theres a little kid screaming under there (pretty sure this is related to it poping out and grinding in the 4 wheel high) Im gonna check the fluid level maybe it has something to do with that.
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dakota49
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12/17/2007
18:58:01
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87dakota440, yes the New Procces 231 is a good transfer case and shouldn't be to hard to change out, the only problem is, the input and output shafts could be different. See if you can find one at a salvage yard, if its a good yard they can tell you what will fit and what won't. You will have to use your case for a core though. You should have a N.P. 207, the 231 was used in 88 and later Dak's, I think up until 97-98, then they switched to another style transfer case, the one that uses an electric shifter instead of the shift lever. Some of the Jeeps used the 231 as well. Also, a good yard if they don't have a transfer case, they should be able to find one for you. Be forewarned, they aren't cheap though.
I have the 231 in mine and it cost $1100 to have it rebuilt.
Good Luck
Dakota49
1988 3.9 4X4 5speed
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87dakota440
Dodge Dakota
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12/29/2007
01:07:43
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Anyone got any other imput on this?
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wrangler
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11/08/2013
07:40:35
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I'm having the same problem only mine keeps
popping out of 2wd if anyone has figured out
the problem please let me know I've tried
adjusting the linkage and its still makes that
grinding noise as well
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