There is a TSB on this case getting stuck in 4 HI. Mitsubishi TSB-01-23-002.
To see if this applies you need to remove the shifter and check the position of the internal pieces. This can be done from inside the vehicle.
Remove the Tcase shift knob, then the center console. Then the shift boot bracket (picture 1) Next you remove the four bolts that hold the shift to the case (picture 2).
Now you can remove the shifter and see the actual shift rail extensions. (Picture 3)
The "normal" positions for both the H/L and two wheel drive/four wheel drive forks is forward for two whee drive high.
If the forks are not in that position use a screwdriver or brass punch to move them into that position.
If you notice in the picture there is a spring that pushes the shifter over into the 2/4 shift fork. If it is broken it can cause this. The shift lug itself could be broken as well. The lug is pinned to the shifter, If it has broken it may be possible to remove the pin and replace the lug without completely disassembling the case, but I have never tried it and the rebuild information in the book says nothing about it, just that you need to pull the case apart for access.
If none of the above applies it could be a bad shift fork (46 in last picture) or a damaged gear inside the case. The only way to know for sure for those requires the case be removed and split to access the fork and shaft as it is in the rear of the case. The last three pictures are the instructions given in the book.
The assembly is the reverse but you replace the seals, gaskets and add sealant where required. It is not a real complicated case but most of the hard parts are dealer/salvage only.
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Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 AT 5:29 AM