Transfer Case Whine or Rumble Noise

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Cause	Correction
DEFINITION: A faulty internal transfer case component that causes a whine noise in the transfer case. Review the Symptoms - Transfer Case and perform the necessary inspections.
Faulty bearings	Inspect all bearings and journals. Refer to Cleaning and Inspection in Transfer Case - NVG 261-NP2 Unit Repair. Replace any faulty bearings and any components with faulty bearing journals. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble in Transfer Case - NVG 261-NP2 Unit Repair.