DEFINITION: A shudder felt during acceleration, or a crop-hop while turning, when it is in the AWD mode.

Review the Symptoms - Transfer Case and perform the necessary inspections.

Oil breakdown or contamination

Flush the transfer case, and fill with the correct fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .

Incorrect transfer case fluid

Flush the transfer case, and fill with the correct fluid. The active transfer case uses a blue fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .

Burrs on the clutch hub slots

De-burr the hub slots. If the hub slots are excessively worn, replace the clutch hub. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble in Transmission, Transaxle Unit Repair Manual.