Transfer Case Clunk during Acceleration and Deceleration
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Transfer Case Clunk during Acceleration and Deceleration
| Cause |
Correction |
DEFINITION: During acceleration or deceleration, a clunk is heard or felt in the transfer case when it is in AWD mode.
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 .
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| Excessive clearance between the slip yoke and the rear output shaft |
- Inspect for the following conditions:
- Worn slip yoke splines
- Worn rear output shaft splines
- Repair or replace the following components if faulty:
- Replace the slip yoke, if required. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Rear
in Propeller Shaft.
- Replace the rear output shaft, if required. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble
and Transfer Case Assemble
in Transfer Case - NVG 246-NP8 Unit Repair.
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| Excessive clearance between the slip yoke and the rear bushing |
- Inspect for the following conditions:
- Worn rear bushing
- Worn slip yoke bushing journal
- Repair or replace the following components if faulty:
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