2007 Grand Cherokee WK Factory Service Manual 21 - TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

TRANSFER CASE - NV245


DIAGNOSIS CHART

CONDITION
 
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 
CORRECTION
 
Transfer case difficult to shift or will not shift into desired range.
 
1) Transfer case electronically controlled shift system malfunction.
 
1) Verify proper operation per the appropriate diagnostic manual.
 
2) Insufficient or incorrect lubricant.
 
2) Drain and refill transfer case with the correct quantity of Mopar® NV245/247 Transfer Case Fluid.
 
 
3) Internal transfer case components binding, worn, or damaged.
 
3) Repair or replace components as necessary.
 
 
Transfer case noisy in all drive modes.
 
1) Insufficient or incorrect lubricant.
 
1) Drain and refill transfer case with the correct quantity of Mopar® NV245/247 Transfer Case Fluid.
 
2) Internal transfer case components binding, worn, or damaged.
 
2) Repair or replace components as necessary.
 
 
Transfer case noisy while in, or jumps out of, 4LO.
 
1) Transfer case not completely engaged in 4LO position.
 
1) While rolling 2-3 MPH and the transmission in NEUTRAL shift the transfer case to the AWD or 4LOCK position, and then back into the 4LO position.
 
2) Range fork, input gear, or range sleeve damaged, inserts worn, or fork is binding on the shift rail.
 
2) Repair or replace components as necessary.
 
 
3) Low range gear worn or damaged.
 
3) Repair or replace components as necessary.
 
 
Lubricant leaking from transfer case seals or vent.
 
1) Transfer case overfilled.
 
1) Drain lubricant to the correct level.
 
2) Transfer case vent closed or restricted.
 
2) Clean or replace vent as necessary.
 
 
3) Transfer case seals damaged or installed incorrectly.
 
3) Replace suspect seals. Inspect and replace, if necessary, the seal slinger on the output flange associated with the damaged seal.