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For 1990-2009 cars only

Cause

Action

DEFINITION: During acceleration or deceleration, a clunk is heard or felt in the transfer case while in the 4HI range only.

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

Incorrect fluid level or incorrect fluid

    • Inspect the transfer case for the correct fluid level. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
    • Inspect the transfer case for the correct type of fluid.
    • Flush the transfer case and fill with the correct fluid, if required. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .

Worn high speed teeth on the range sleeve

  1. Inspect for worn high speed teeth on the range sleeve. Refer to Transfer Case Cleaning and Inspection.
  2. Replace the range collar if faulty. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble.

Worn or missing input gear thrust washers

Inspect for worn or missing input gear thrust washers. Refer to Transfer Case Cleaning and Inspection.

Rear output shaft bearing outer retaining ring

  1. Inspect for the following conditions:
  2. • Properly installed rear output shaft bearing retaining ring
    • Excessive wear or damage to the retaining ring groove in the rear case half
  3. Repair or replace the following components if found faulty:
  4. 2.1. Replace the rear output shaft bearing outer retaining ring.
    2.2. Replace the rear case half if the retaining ring groove is faulty.

    Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble.