what can make the front differential lock up on a 96 jeep grand cherokee all wheel drive?

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Asked by kittyboo May 26, 2013 at 10:48 AM about the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I put 20 inch rims on the jeep could that cause the problem?

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viscous coupler in transfercase is locked up. it should transmit power to ft. axle like a posi unit in rear end. They do have a tendancy to go bad and lock up. Vehc. will buck and grunt when turning. You can replace it without removing t-case. But just be sure to get oil pickup tube back into the pump.You will prob. crap when you price the part. prob. cheaper to locate a good used one.

My 2002 limited grand Cherokee Quadra drive is locking up at high speeds when hitting uneven pavement, does anyone know why?

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