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For 1990-2009 cars only

Cause

Correction

DEFINITION: A faulty internal transfer case component that causes a noise in the transfer case.

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

Faulty planetary gears

    • Replace the planetary carrier if any faulty gears are found. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble in Transfer Case - NVG 263-NP1 Unit Repair.
    • Replace the front case if the annulus gear is faulty. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble in Transfer Case - NVG 263-NP1 Unit Repair.
    • Replace the input gear if faulty. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble in Transfer Case - NVG 263-NP1 Unit Repair.