I can see that. They are in the opposite order when going to 2 WD from
4x4, stock the t-case shifts first both ways followed by the vacuum
signal to the axle.

Mike

Steve wrote:
>
> Ah yes, of course.
>
> Don't know why, but I've always pushed or pulled the cable while still
> in 4x4. Maybe it comes from my first test run with the cable when I
> stupidly pulled to engage while driving in 2HI. Grrrrunch.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > Once the shift is made the driveshaft is no longer under engine power.
> >
> > Steve wrote:
> >>
> >>I presume you don't resort to the brute force 3000 rpm vacuum method
> >>until after trying to feather the gas to release pressure on the splined
> >>collar.