blam boom POW! t-case stuck?

[Palmer7]

So I just got my car back on the road and I'm noticing around very tight (like 90°) turns in parking lots that my front end is lunging, popping and binding like I was in 4x4. My t case had always sort of given me problems but I never really noticed it till I put it in 4hi the other day then took it off and my light stayed on.. I thought it might just be a bug so I shrugged it off and it ended up turning off a couple hours later but this noise is making me think that it might be engaging itself on tight turns or be stuck on. Anyone have any ideas? I looked the problem up but people only seem to have this problem in second gens. Btw I have a manual with a manual t-case.

 

[FR-425]

Auto hubs or manual?

 

[RangerX]

You have a manual case? The difference between 2Hi and 4Hi is very slight, at least on mine. Like 1/2", or 1" tops.
Maybe you have some obstruction keeping the lever from moving far enough forward, or something in the way of the linkage?

 

[arco777]

You may need to re-adjust your transfer case shift linkage. Check out the how-to guide I made for it here - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=376743

 

[RangerX]

Hah! I see that I commented in your linked thread (from 2012!), that I needed to check mine, but obviously I never did!
Maybe someday soon.
Great write-up, BTW.

 

[Palmer7]

I have manual hubs in suspect of one being broken.

 

[arco777]

It's possible to remove the hub and drive for a short distance without it to test your theory. Keep in mind though that it leaves the bearing grease open to air and dirt and it may sling, so only a short test run. Also if you have closed-end wheel lugs make sure they're long enough with the hub removed.