Is the chain in the 231 transfer case in use full time in 2 wheel drive or only when it is in 4 wheel drive?
X2, and the front driveshaft spins 100% of the time the Jeep is moving on the road whether it's in 2wd or in 4x4.It spins anytime the front driveshaft spins.
So I assume it is only under load when in 4 x4.X2, and the front driveshaft spins 100% of the time the Jeep is moving on the road whether it's in 2wd or in 4x4.
So I assume it is only under load when in 4 x4.
The front wheels drive the front driveshaft via their axle shafts connected to the R&P gears that are connected to the pinion shaft. It experiences loading only when in 4x4.So I assume it is only under load when in 4 x4.
I doubt all of this. This statement is only true, IMO, if the front diff were actuated by shifting into 4-wheel drive; & not the T-case.X2, and the front driveshaft spins 100% of the time the Jeep is moving on the road whether it's in 2wd or in 4x4.
I doubt all of this. This statement is only true, IMO, if the front diff were actuated by shifting into 4-wheel drive; & not the T-case.
I think the Dodge front axle is vacuum actuated, by shifting into 4x4. Our Jeep axles are not.
So your Jeep's front wheels hover 2 inches above the pavement in 2WD?I doubt all of this. This statement is only true, IMO, if the front diff were actuated by shifting into 4-wheel drive; & not the T-case.
I think the Dodge front axle is vacuum actuated, by shifting into 4x4. Our Jeep axles are not.
So your Jeep's front wheels hover 2 inches above the pavement in 2WD?
I have a 2004 grand cherokee limited with Quadra drive and when i put it into 4weel into neutral i have no movement forwards or backwards but in active 4wd and 4low i am able to get around. Any ideas please help.
First off this is a TJ forum so you won't get a lot of answers about your Grand Cherokee. The Quadra Drive system is a full time 4WD system meaning your Jeep is a AWD vehicle.
When you put the transfer case into neutral it's the same as putting your transmission into neutral there isn't any power from the engine going to either axle. There is nothing wrong with your Jeep.
Thank you. I learned that this morning. I have no 2wd option on my model. I am now leaning towards the drive as I have replaced the bearing on both sides and both axles are in great shape with no tooth grinding. Have I slight noise from the rear end area sounding like Ujoins possibly or further into the Dana 44 rear end. allot of the tjs had the same Dana 44 rear end just different shafts up to the diff.