Transfer case not shifting into 4 wheel in front passenger tire makes

Asked by Guru6FRSH Apr 04, 2020 at 10:23 PM about the 1998 Jeep Cherokee SE 4-Door 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When shift into four-wheel drive will not
engage also at the same time front
passenger tire makes clunking noise when

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There is a vacuum operated diaphragm on the passenger side of the front axle which initiates a fork to engage axle in 4 wheel drive. This diaphragm sometimes will not work because of vacuum source, fork damaged, diaphragm damage or lubrication sticks fork. This is where I would look first, to isolate this as potential problem. Please make sure all tires are at proper pressure and sizing first as even one worn tire will mimic this problem on older higher mileage vehicles .

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