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Old 02-18-2007, 03:02 PM
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What would cause a howl or whine from the ransfer case? I blew the rear end while it was in auto and now it makes a noise. It can be pretty loud at times but mostly heard when slowing down to turn a corner. Theres also a little play when getting on and off the gas, it feels as though a load in the bed has shifted.
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How many miles on it? I've heard that the clutches in the 246 can wear out and get that "play" in them.
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Originally Posted by FryZ71
How many miles on it? I've heard that the clutches in the 246 can wear out and get that "play" in them.

95000 kms. its got a whine similar to a rear end
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Pinion bearing maybe? Not sure if that was replaced when you redid the rear. Might have to take it to a tranny shop to get a diagnosis of what's damaged in the case.
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Originally Posted by FryZ71
Pinion bearing maybe? Not sure if that was replaced when you redid the rear. Might have to take it to a tranny shop to get a diagnosis of what's damaged in the case.


Nah when I got the rear done I replaced everything, locker, ring, pinion and all bearings.
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Any other suggestions?
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mine was doing the same thing youre explaning. had the front and rear gears replaced, and suprisingly the noise went away. i was sure i was gonna have to rebuild the t-case, but no more noise. i dont remember what case i have, its not the auto track, but mine doesnt have clutches in it. as far as i knew, none had clutches in the transfer case
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Originally Posted by white1
mine was doing the same thing youre explaning. had the front and rear gears replaced, and suprisingly the noise went away. i was sure i was gonna have to rebuild the t-case, but no more noise. i dont remember what case i have, its not the auto track, but mine doesnt have clutches in it. as far as i knew, none had clutches in the transfer case

I was hoping that it wasn't the gears as all i snew and hopefully set up right, I had a mechanic do it.
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What brand are they?
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the gears are from quality gears and the bearinkg kit is the one that comes from detroit locker
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