Transfer Case sounds like its catching while in 4 wheel drive

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Sep 28, 2009 | 06:36 PM

89 black

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Year: 89

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

Transfer Case sounds like its catching while in 4 wheel drive

I have a 89 XJ with a newly rebuilt T-case. While in four wheel drive it will have a loud "catching" sound coming from the T-Case. It even will jerk the jeep a little. It acts like the chain is catching and having to jump a grove to get back on track with the two gears. But really I am stumped.

Any help is appreciated.

Sep 28, 2009 | 06:49 PM

Abovetimberline

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From: Chico,ca

Year: 89

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I assume you have the same diff ratios front and back? why did you have to replace it?

Sep 29, 2009 | 10:12 AM

89 black

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Yes I assume the same thing considering they are both the original diffs. It was replaced because the old one got tore up by the privious owner who didnt know squat about 4 wheeling. He ground the gears to peices.

Last edited by 89 black; Sep 29, 2009 at 11:48 AM.