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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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transfer case chain slap

I hear a distinct chain slap coming from my transfer case-- I have a 1999 Ford F250 Crew cab SD with a 5.4, manual transmission. Is that slap sound normal? I have only 160k on the vehicle
 
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 05:24 AM
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Have you ever services the transfer case?

When you hear this noise are you in 4wd at the time? Some noise is considered normal but every little.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 09:57 AM
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No - not normal. I would jack it up and check the play in the input/output shafts of the xfer case in high and low, 2 and 4WD. If you drive it long with it slapping, you may incur much higher repair costs.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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had to drop the clutch out to replace pilot bearing and will likely have the t-case checked out. The sound comes in both 2wd and 4wd. Thanks for the input. I didn't think it was normal, and will get it checked
 
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