Front end noise
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Front end noise
I think we busted the transfer case yesterday bouncing around those tire ruts or getting out of the driveway. Makes a loud noise like something rubbing on the tire lugs around 20-30 mph and there is a thin metal ring sitting on the front of the front driveshaft. Noise loudest somewhere around there. Didn't see anything more obvious that would make such a dragging noise. Any ideas? Can I simply pull that shaft until I find a new case or repair the old one? I'm figuring on getting a much better look at it tomorrow when we get sunlight back. Shoveled a ton or so of snow for that, the cars & the mail truck today. The driveway is around 35 feet long, but the bit for mail truck was harder.
Frozen plow chunks. I'm glad Ford's had this setup for over 20 years. Should make it easier to find inexpensive parts.
Frozen plow chunks. I'm glad Ford's had this setup for over 20 years. Should make it easier to find inexpensive parts.
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O yeah, it also sounds like something snapping or running over something when backing out & still makes that loud noise I mentioned in 2wd, but haven't dared explore further yet. All stock push-button xfer. The rear driveshaft was re-shafted at the dealer when it broke during my 1st test drive.
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Never broke something in a transfer case before. I guess I should learn more tomorrow. We did notice it was almost like riding on something really bumpy or almost like a flat tire. I looked for other clues of other possible interference with tires, wheels or driveline. Thing was, the case was supposed to be in 2 wheel hi. I suppose that may not make much diff. I'm looking at a diagram from therangerstation that should be the same as mine. Think I'll print it. I don't see that ring in the diagram unless it should be part of a bearing seal or something. It's dangling on the main front shaft right behind the u-joint. I may have to move the ol' beastie back to the concrete for secure jacking. Figure I can free-spin it on a jack stand to clue me in better. It's currently parked over frozen wood chips that we shoveled well clear for climbing around it. May as well change an aging starter cable while I'm under there.
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Well, it's dangerously blustery out there today, but I fiddled with it long enough to find nothing wrong more than fibers stuck in the left axle shaft & the right knuckle. Lots of rock-hard snow that clears of the moving bits. I drove it to fill my tank full - leaving it in 2wd. My guess is a sluggish activation that occasionally stays partly engaged. Drove like an angel. tahnk goodness for that. My flaky brother drove his Corolla a long way to search for used electronics gear. The weather is worthy of a movie out there today. Too bad he won't use a mobile phone - or a cb.
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not too serious!!
Matt, glad it's not a seious problem-pita when cold...speaking of which, we're freezing our butts off in Chi-town(I live about 15 miles west of O'hare Airport). Temps are all negative #'s, and the wind chills are incredulous...
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Yeah, we're pretty fortunate to have this surprising beast of burden. I underestimated it I think. I think I need to yank the transfer case motor ASAP for inspection & clean its contacts. Also change its lube to full synth - RP. Meantime, I should gear up to toughen myself to the season a bit with my Redline ... Flight 29er. Sure-footed as a 2-wheeled thing could be & possibly as much fun as a souped up $50k trail rig. But it's like handling a limo on switchbacks at times.
Easier to stay warm & get grueling good exercise than wrenching on a frozen truck. Tricky part is not sweating from effort. That usually means a trip to ER for most folks.
Easier to stay warm & get grueling good exercise than wrenching on a frozen truck. Tricky part is not sweating from effort. That usually means a trip to ER for most folks.
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