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97 Cherokee - 4WD problem?

Hello again folks,

I can't tell you what a help you all have been lately. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience! I am hoping to get some insight on another inquiry...

I just purchased a 97 Cherokee, and it seems to be in good shape... engine is smooth and powerful, auto trans shifts smooth, handles well, etc. But when I engage 4WD, there seems to be an excessive amount of noise and vibration. Also, when I shift back to 2WD, the 4WD light goes out, but it seems to take a while for 4WD to disengage. Does anybody have thoughts on what this might be or what the possible remedy is? It sounds expensive....

The only other problem I have so far with this vehicle is there is a bit of play in the steering wheel... but it's not worth worrying about unless it's an easy fix.

I am somewhat mechanically inclined, but have never owned a Jeep and am not familiar at all with working on them. I might have to get a professional involved :)

Many thanks again, Matt

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Matt H
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jdoe

Thanks for the info Larry. I talked to some other Jeep owners and received similar responses. It seems as though mine is indeed operating normally. I had the lubraicant in the diffs and xfer case changed, which helped a little.

I was surprised to find that 4WD remains engaged for several tenths of a mile after shifting out. I hadn't noticed it on other 4WD units I've driven (Durango and Tacoma), but then again those vehicles seemed to have very quiet 4WD mechanisms. Thanks again.

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Matt H

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