Grinding when attempting to go into 4L?

[Iseul]

Soo..I figured before I go anywhere too muddy and such I should see how the 4wd works. Well, it'll shift prefectly into 2H and 4H, but I get a horrid grinding up front (axle or the transfer box that holds the 4wd gears?) when I tried to stick it I 4L (what I should use to get unstuck/pull soemthing, yes?).

Soo..any ideas? Should I just avoid situtations where I may have to use it for now until I stick it in the shop for a new windshield?

 

[Sharp Charge]

Were you at a stop and put the truck in Neutral first?

 

[Iseul]

Yupp. Had it parked and decided to go through the gears in neutral with the brakeon (was on a slight hill) because boyfriend said, "It's only 2wd!?".

 

[fonzyn75]

hmmm? Did u check your fluid level in your transfercase?

 

[Iseul]

If we tell me where it is I can look, lol. I didn't even know there WAS a transfer case until some guy told me, haha.

 

[dogcar3]

It helps if you are very slightly rolling while trying to shift into 4L. Allows the gears to find the proper alignment.

 

[Iseul]

Maybe I'll try that then..And if it grinds again, where is the transfer case (like, do Ihave to crawl under or can I check it with the hood popped) so I can check the fluid and/or find out what's wrong?

 

[dogcar3]

The transfer case is where the front and rear drive shafts connect to under the truck; it will be at the end of your transmission. Not exactly familiar with your specific case, but I would imagine there is a drain and fill plug you could use to check the fluid level. Also double check linkage from the shifter (assuming manual transfer case) and any electrical connections on the case.