Transfer Case Grating Noise
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 HD and 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Cause |
Correction |
DEFINITION: A faulty internal transfer case component that causes a grating noise in the transfer case while in the AWD, 4HI, or 4LO mode. Review the Symptoms - Transfer Case and perform the necessary inspections. |
| Broken clutch apply plate |
- Inspect for a broken clutch apply plate. Transfer Case Disassemble (with MYD)
, or Transfer Case Disassemble (with MGM, MGU)
, and Transfer Case Assemble (with MYD)
, or Transfer Case Assemble (with MGM, MGU)
- Replace the apply plate and the transfer case components that are damaged from debris. Transfer Case Disassemble (with MYD)
, or Transfer Case Disassemble (with MGM, MGU)
, and Transfer Case Assemble (with MYD)
, or Transfer Case Assemble (with MGM, MGU)
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| Faulty control actuator lever thrust bearings |
- Inspect for faulty control actuator lever thrust bearings. Two/Four Wheel Drive Shift Components Cleaning and Inspection
- Recondition the transfer case components that are damaged from debris. Transfer Case Disassemble (with MYD)
, or Transfer Case Disassemble (with MGM, MGU)
, and Transfer Case Assemble (with MYD)
, or Transfer Case Assemble (with MGM, MGU)
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