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t-case shifters are loose

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by 97XJ_95YJ, Dec 22, 2007.

  1. Dec 22, 2007
    97XJ_95YJ

    97XJ_95YJ I hate torx bolts

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    My t-case shifters are loose. They keep slipping out of the notch that is in the shifter rods. Is there some kind of spring or bushing that hold these in place?

    Sorry for the stupid question. I'm learning as I go :oops:
     
    97XJ_95YJ, Dec 22, 2007
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  2. Dec 22, 2007
    sammy

    sammy Coca-Cola?

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    There's 2 little springs in there, usually they wear out?
     
    sammy, Dec 22, 2007
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  3. Dec 22, 2007
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    assuming we're talking about a d18....mine has clips that space/hold them in place, as well as the unit that they slide on that locks them in place. One of the units I have were missing these clips and it had the same issues....I'm sure others will chime in with pics/drawings:)
    Jim S.
     
    bkd, Dec 22, 2007
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  4. Dec 22, 2007
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Thd spring clips just keep the rattles to a minimum. If your levers are slipping off the rods for the TC then you need to pull them out and tweak them a bit in the vise with a BFH.
     
    w3srl, Dec 22, 2007
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  5. Dec 22, 2007
    GaryArf

    GaryArf New Member

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    You will find there are two spring tentioners (I'm assuming we are talking T18 transfercase) the early springs had a stamped hole for the shaft to go thru, the repacement one's I've seen are slotted so you don't have to remove the shaft. If you have to remove the shaft that holds the shifters you will find that you either
    #1 lift the body
    #2 drop the tranny/transfercase
    #3 drill a stratigically placed hole in your floor on the side of the tranny tunnel.
    It may be your shaft is worn, but look under your shift boot and see if you have the spring steel retainers.
     
    GaryArf, Dec 22, 2007
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  6. Dec 22, 2007
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    KRAGE has the flat anti-rattle springs for $2.49 each, you will need two. They install in between the two shifters, one facing each direction.

    www.jeepdoc.com
     
    w3srl, Dec 22, 2007
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  7. Dec 23, 2007
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    There are springs and little steel balls that drop into detents in the shift rods. Could be the the springs are weak/ broken...
     
    Patrick, Dec 23, 2007
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  8. Dec 26, 2007
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Like everyone else said the anti-rattle springs keep them from moving as they also space the levers properly at the pivot. Also check the pivot pin as they get worn out allowing more slop in the levers. Nickmil
     
    nickmil, Dec 26, 2007
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  9. Dec 26, 2007
    nickmil

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    Patrick,
    He's saying the end of the shift lever is slipping out of the notch in the shift rails. Nickmil
     
    nickmil, Dec 26, 2007
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  10. Dec 27, 2007
    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

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    sounds like the notches are worn. hmmmm

    drill/tap a hole and use a bolt with a large washer to keep the shifter form slipping.

    only idea i had short of pulling the case aprt to replace the shift rod.
     
    66cj5, Dec 27, 2007
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  11. Dec 28, 2007
    97XJ_95YJ

    97XJ_95YJ I hate torx bolts

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    Sorry I should have clarified...yes, I'm referring to the model 18 t-case.

    [​IMG]

    Is part #27 the "clip" you are referring to?
     
    97XJ_95YJ, Dec 28, 2007
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  12. Dec 31, 2007
    nickmil

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    #27 is the pivot pin. The anti-rattle clips are not numbered but they are the odd shaped pieces of metal with notches shown right by the pivot pin. They are thin spring steel. Nickmil
     
    nickmil, Dec 31, 2007
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