NV271
TRANSFER CASE - NV271DESCRIPTION
The NV271 transfer case is a part-time transfer case with a low-range gear system. It provides three operating ranges plus a NEUTRAL position. The low range position provides a gear reduction ratio of 2.72:1 for increased low speed torque capability.
The gear cases and extension are all of aluminum (Fig. 1). Drive sprockets and an interconnecting drive chain are used to transmit engine torque to the front/ rear propeller shafts. The mainshaft, input gear and front output shaft are supported by ball and needle bearings.
IDENTIFICATION
An identification tag (Fig. 2) is attached to the rear case of every transfer case. The tag provides the transfer case model number, assembly number, serial number, and low range ratio. The transfer case serial number also represents the date of build.
OPERATION
OPERATING RANGE
Transfer case operating ranges are:
^ 2H (2-wheel drive)
^ 4H (4-wheel drive)
^ 4LO (4-wheel drive low range
The 2H range is for use on any road surface at any time. The 4H and 4LO ranges are for off road use only. They are not for use on hard surface roads. The only exception being when the road surface is covered by ice and snow. The low range reduction gear system is operative in 4LO range only. This range is for extra pulling power in off road situations. Low range reduction ratio is 2.72:1.
SHIFT MECHANISM
The transfer case is operated by an adjustable floor mounted shift linkage. The transfer case shift lever is directly attached to the shift sector. The sector operates the range and mode forks within the transfer case. A straight line shift pattern is used with a NEUTRAL detent. Lever range positions are imprinted in the shift knob.
SHIFTING
The transfer case can be shifted between the 2H and 4H operating ranges while the vehicle is in motion. The vehicle must have the transmission placed in NEUTRAL, or the clutch depressed in the case of a manual transmission, and be moving less than 2 - 3 MPH when shifting into and out of the 4L operating range.