95 geo tracker 4x4

[outdrzman78]

95 geo tracker 4x4 stick with manual locking hubs. the 4wd will not engage in 4lo or 4hi. is there anything i can look at on this vehicle for a fix that i can hopefully do myself?

[Macgyver55]

I'm guessing that you have a manual lever to engage your 4wd. If that is the case the first thing I would do is lock the hubs, put the selector in 4wd, drive forward a short distance, then jack it up and try spinning each front wheel to see if one or the other of the front hubs are not engaging. When engaged, if you spin the wheel the axle should also turn. Manual hubs require periodic servicing and its possible that one or both are sticking or possibly damaged. If both axles do in fact turn when spinning the wheel, the problem could be in the transfer case or the front differential.

[outdrzman78]

Thanks, i will play with it when it warms up some, BIL towed it up from arizona and it worked down there.I was figuring transfer case but hoping not. it never hurts to ask though, info is free

[Macgyver55]

Did he take the proper precautions before towing, like transfer case in neutral and hubs unlocked?

[outdrzman78]

yes to both