transfer case trouble
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transfer case trouble
i was noticing clunking while changing gears, in 2wd, and figured it was the drive shaft splines needing lube. so before i started to drop the driveshaft, i checked the u joints thinking maby that was it. what i found was the driveshaft splines do need some lube, and also there seems to be excessive play on the output shaft of the transfer case, to the point, when i push and pull on it, it rattles.
i don't think this is normal.
do i have a problem ?
is this something i can get parts for and fix myself?
i don't think this is normal.
do i have a problem ?
is this something i can get parts for and fix myself?
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Originally Posted by bloomy63
i was noticing clunking while changing gears, in 2wd, and figured it was the drive shaft splines needing lube. so before i started to drop the driveshaft, i checked the u joints thinking maby that was it. what i found was the driveshaft splines do need some lube, and also there seems to be excessive play on the output shaft of the transfer case, to the point, when i push and pull on it, it rattles.
i don't think this is normal.
do i have a problem ?
is this something i can get parts for and fix myself?
i don't think this is normal.
do i have a problem ?
is this something i can get parts for and fix myself?
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Originally Posted by bloomy63
i'm still looking for help
It's sack time for me now, but I'll check back.....
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kwik, you were right when i removed the driveshaft, the output flange was moving much more than he shaft, i tightened up the flange nut and the rattle went away. i'll order a new flange and nut and replace it using blue locktight as you sugested.
how tight should it be?
i used a 30" long 3/4" drive and made it as tight as i could. will that be enough when i install the replacement?
how tight should it be?
i used a 30" long 3/4" drive and made it as tight as i could. will that be enough when i install the replacement?
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Originally Posted by bloomy63
kwik, you were right when i removed the driveshaft, the output flange was moving much more than he shaft, i tightened up the flange nut and the rattle went away. i'll order a new flange and nut and replace it using blue locktight as you sugested.
how tight should it be?
i used a 30" long 3/4" drive and made it as tight as i could. will that be enough when i install the replacement?
how tight should it be?
i used a 30" long 3/4" drive and made it as tight as i could. will that be enough when i install the replacement?
Helminc manual specifies 186 ft lb. on the big nut.
In my world that's a two arm grunt with both feet planted. It also specifies to use a companion flange holding tool so the forces are not transferred into the transfer case and put a lot of strain on the gears. You can fabricate one out of a piece of flat steel if you have a shop to so.
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