Transfer Case Clunk in 2HI Only

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Isuzu i-370, 2007 GMC Canyon, and 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Cause	Correction
DEFINITION: During acceleration or deceleration, a clunk is heard or felt in the transfer case. 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.
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. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement , Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two Piece . Replace the rear output shaft. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .
Excessive clearance between the slip yoke and the rear bushing	Inspect for the following conditions: Worn rear bushing Worn slip yoke bushing journal Replace the slip yoke, if required. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement , Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two Piece . Replace the rear bushing if worn. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .
Input shaft thrust bearing	Inspect for worn or missing input shaft thrust bearings. Refer to Cleaning and Inspection . Replace the thrust bearings, as required. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .
Range sleeve	Inspect the range sleeve for the following conditions: Worn engagement teeth Worn internal splines Replace the range sleeve, if worn. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .
Rear output shaft bearing outer retaining ring	Inspect for the following conditions: Proper installation of the rear output shaft bearing retaining ring Excessive wear or damaged retaining ring groove in the rear case half Repair or replace the following components, if found faulty: Properly install a new rear output shaft bearing outer retaining ring. Replace the rear case half if the retaining ring groove is excessively worn. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .