4wd lever stuck in 4H!

[Bdang007]

Hey guys
I accidentally pushed the lever up last night and now it won't budge?? Is there a trick to moving it or any ideas on what's causing it?

[98kellrs]

Haven't had that issue in the Triton, but in Landcruisers I sometimes had to reverse for a little bit.

[Homer]

It is windup imo.
You drove on bitumen or sealed surface while in 4wd?
Go to some grass area or something and drive around a bit and try to pull it back out.

[Jeff Turner]

More info please. Year model manual auto ect might help here

[NowForThe5th]

Hi guys,
I've recently bought an ML 3.2

Steering heavy and doesn't want to turn? Driveline windup.

Try reversing a bit, this may be enough to release it. Next step is to raise one wheel off the ground. Careful, it may spin as the windup is released.

[Bdang007]

It's a manual 2009

Steering seems ok and turns ok as well. I will try driving on grass and lift a wheel off the ground thanks guys

[Bdang007]

I've jacked it up on one wheel but it's still stuck any other ideas?

[ag9111]

There is a bush in the bottom the the transfer lever that can come loose and jam things up.
Its a console out job to get at it.
Console takes about 15min to get out

[Bdang007]

Update linkage to selector was jammed and now it's all fixed up! Thanks everyone for input

[seed0023]

Same thing happened to me. I haven't been able to fix it yet - any tips?

[Toddyh]

You will need to pull out the shifter and put it back. Mine has now done it 4 times in 160,000km. Takes me around 20 mins to fix it each time.