Suzuki SJ413 Transfer Case Locks in Neutral

[penetrator]

Hey Guy's,

Yet another question regarding my "new" SJ413. I have had an issue whereby when changing between 2wd and 4wd and vice versa, the transfer case lever locks in place in neutral.

This has happened three times now. The first was in the garage last weekend, the second was out at a mai mai I use on Lake Dunstan and required a hitch hike effort and a 16km bike/walk with tools to fix it and the third time happened on the side of road after driving up from my mai mai.

Each time it is a quick fix involving unscrewing the rubber boot and removing the lever entitrely from the transfer case and moving it back in such that the gears pop back into place.

It is a real pain in the arse and doesnt give much certainty when you want to use 4wd although it has (touchwood) also worked a couple of times without incident.

Has anyone else had this problem? Is the transfer case buggered? I have read that there is sometimes a rubber bush that is pretty crap and lets grit etc in and can be replaced with a better after market one. I didnt notice much of a rubber seal when I pulled the lever out so not sure if this is maybe the issue?

Any thoughts much appreciated!

Cheers

Sean

[lilpigzuk]

http://zukioffroad.com/Tech_Library/tca ... ushing.htm

[Heath]

Sounds like the shift sheet (the rubber bit) needs replacing.

Someone on here had some for sale a while back. Do a search in the suzuki threads.

[chrome]

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/ ... 23&t=17102

pm icekayak. he sorted one out for me

[Heath]

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=17102

pm icekayak. he sorted one out for me

Those are them. Get one of those and it'll be sorted!!! Unless its something else

[Big-AL]

yeah it has happened on all 3 of my SJ's its always been the boot thingy. I am ICEKAYAK's brother he is overseas for a few months ill try and find out if he has any lying around if you want one? i think they were around $15.

[Dr_PC]

yeah it has happened on all 3 of my SJ's its always been the boot thingy. I am ICEKAYAK's brother he is overseas for a few months ill try and find out if he has any lying around if you want one? i think they were around $15.

Failing that get a decent sized washer and put it which is what I did to my 413 7 years later it is still there

[penetrator]

yeah it has happened on all 3 of my SJ's its always been the boot thingy. I am ICEKAYAK's brother he is overseas for a few months ill try and find out if he has any lying around if you want one? i think they were around $15.

Big-Al if you can find one lying around somewhere that would be very much appreciated! Just reply back here or PM me if you have any luck.

cheers

[lneil]

I got one from Myron at "Zuks Off Road" in the states, and it was a beautifully machined brass unit that'll last forever. One like that'll cost you around $35 plus shipping though!

He does them for both Sammy and Scud, and both transfer and gear selectors.

[penetrator]

[quote="lneil"]I got one from Myron at "Zuks Off Road" in the states, and it was a beautifully machined brass unit that'll last forever. One like that'll cost you around $35 plus shipping though!quote]

ended up ordering one from these guys as I couldnt find anyone else selling them. Was $12 USD for the part and $17 USD for shipping

I'll let you know when it arrives how good it is. Sounds like it should be the bees knees!

[lneil]

Good stuff! Like all repairs and mods, once you've spent the money you never regret getting the high quality bits.

[penetrator]

Just got back from a weeks holiday and the part was in the mail. Fitted it last night and although I havent driven it yet it definitley feels a hell of a lot better. So pretty happy with it and the service from the guys Zuks Off Road - definitley recommend them.

[foot8sativa]

Hey guys just got my self a Sj410, Running a Datsun A15 with Mr2 supercharger.

Had the same thing happen today, took it apart and Managed to pop it back into 4low. I have no bush in mine just a rubber seal, Is there any where i can get a one in Nz?

[zukmeista]

Have you tried going to the stealership?