Transfer Case Shudder or Binding
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Transfer Case Shudder or Binding
| Cause |
Correction |
DEFINITION: A shudder, binding, or a crow-hop while turning, which may cause tire scuffing.
Review the Symptoms - Transfer Case and perform the necessary inspections. |
| Planetary differential |
- Inspect the planetary differential pinion gears for the following conditions:
- Inspect the planetary differential for deformation. Refer to Cleaning and Inspection
in Transfer Case - BW 4481-NR3 Unit Repair.
- Replace the planetary differential assembly if faulty. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble
and Transfer Case Assemble
in Transfer Case - BW 4481-NR3 Unit Repair.
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| Thrust washer |
- Inspect the thrust washer for seizure to the planetary differential.
- Replace the thrust washer if faulty and the mating component if damaged. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble
and Transfer Case Assemble
in Transfer Case - BW 4481-NR3 Unit Repair.
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| Planetary differential not timed properly |
- Inspect the planetary differential for being timed properly. Refer to Transfer Case Assemble
in Transfer Case - BW 4481-NR3 Unit Repair.
- Properly time the planetary differential gears. Refer to Transfer Case Assemble
in Transfer Case - BW 4481-NR3 Unit Repair.
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