Transfer Cases

Question 1

What do Transfer cases do

Answer 1

Control power to different axles

Question 2

Improper transfer case engagement is caused by:

Answer 2

• If engagement can happen in 1 gear: worn internal parts or linkage
• no engagement in any gear:
  • stripped gears or splines
  • broken chains
  • broken shaft

Question 3

Transfer case whining and rumbling is caused by:

Answer 3

• low oil level
• worn gears
• worn bearings

Question 4

Popping and snapping noise in a transfer case is caused by:

Answer 4

A worn drive chain

Question 5

Gear disengagement is caused by

Answer 5

Worn or chipped gears

Question 6

Hard shifting is caused by

Answer 6

• bent or worn linkage
• in-lubed linkage

Question 7

Shudder (jerking motion) is caused by

Answer 7

• low fluid
• loose transfer case
• worn clutches
• worn gears