LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2002 >> Blazer 4D Utility, 4WD, Part Time >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 997 (Transfer Case - NVG 246-NP8) >> Diagnostic Information and Procedures >> Transfer Case Will Not Shift

Transfer Case Will Not Shift

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra and 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Transfer Case Will Not Shift

Cause Correction
DEFINITION: While shifting from HI range to LO range, there is gear clashing or the gear range cannot be selected.
Review the Symptoms - Transfer Case  and perform the necessary inspections.
Actuator lever
  • Inspect the actuator lever at the shift fork cam for being worn. Refer to Cleaning and Inspection in Transfer Case - NVG 246-NP8 Unit Repair.
  • Replace the actuator lever if found faulty. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble in Transfer Case - NVG 246-NP8 Unit Repair.
High/low range shift fork
  1. Inspect the high/low shift fork for the following conditions:
    • Worn shift fork pads
    • The roller on the shift fork for wear or damage
    • Cracked or bent shift fork
    • Shift fork springs and brackets for damage

      Refer to Cleaning and Inspection in Transfer Case - NVG 246-NP8 Unit Repair.

  2. Replace the following components if found faulty:
    • Shift fork pads
    • Shift fork

      Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble in Transfer Case - NVG 246-NP8 Unit Repair.

Range sleeve
  1. Inspect the range sleeve for the following conditions:
    • Engagement teeth for burrs or damage
    • Sliding freely on the rear output shaft
    • The range sleeve shift fork collar for excessive wear

      Refer to Cleaning and Inspection in Transfer Case - NVG 246-NP8 Unit Repair.

  2. Replace the range sleeve if faulty. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble in Transfer Case - NVG 246-NP8 Unit Repair.
High/low planetary carrier
  1. Inspect the engagement teeth for burrs or damage. Refer to Cleaning and Inspection in Transfer Case - NVG 246-NP8 Unit Repair.
  2. Replace the high/low planetary if faulty. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble in Transfer Case - NVG 246-NP8 Unit Repair.
Front input shaft pilot bearing
  1. Inspect for the following conditions:
    • Failed front input shaft pilot bearing
    • Journal on the rear output shaft for excessive wear or damage

      Refer to Cleaning and Inspection in Transfer Case - NVG 246-NP8 Unit Repair.

  2. Replace the bearing if faulty. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble in Transfer Case - NVG 246-NP8 Unit Repair.
  3. Replace the rear output shaft if damaged. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble in Transfer Case - NVG 246-NP8 Unit Repair.