95 SUB IFS Actuator?

[dlaw36]

I have a 95 IFS and while engaging the 4x4 it grinds and never goes into 4x4. I can kill the motor and engage it, but I am really not sure if it engages the front wheels, and it will grind trying to dis-engage the 4x4 until I kill the motor once again. Is this the actuator or possibly an t-case motor going out?

 

[dlaw36]

Anyone?

 

[divorced]

Do you have a push button t-case?

Here is another post that may help if you have a push button t-case http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143074

 

[dlaw36]

No it is a manual floor shifter.

 

[divorced]

Does it grind anywhere or only when you are stuck or in mud?

My girlfriend's will grind occasionaly when I am stuck and push the button for 4x4. I put the transmission in "reverse" and spin the rear tires just a bit and it locks in.

Maybe try to take out the front driveshaft and see if it still does it. If the noise is gone I would guess the problem is a front acuator, If you still have noise it could be a problem with the t-case (maybe just a linkage adjustment?)

Does it grind when you try to move or when you are selecting 4x4 but sitting still?

 

[dlaw36]

It will grind sitting still and trying to engage it in 4WD.

I guess I will take the drive shaft out and and see what happens.

 

[divorced]

I would guess it has something to do with the t-case. I'm not sure taking the driveshaft out will help.

 

[dlaw36]

I am thinking that it is the t-case too.

Thanks for the help!

 

[divorced]

It may just need an adjustment, or maybe a shift fork is bent. I don't know too much about the internals of a t-case