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Hey guys,
1996 2.3 4x4 Ranger, 5 speed. Working on my truck today and noticed that the transfer case output shaft (bolting up to driveshaft) has play up and down. Not a lot, but enough to make a little clunk and enough to see.
This can't be normal, right? I assume there is a bearing for that shaft where it exits the t case- is it likely that the bearing is shot? Is that something I can fix myself? Sorry for some stupid questions. The truck drives fine in 2wd and 4x4 and doesn't make any weird driveline noises or shake.
Next, I noticed that the t case and trans are HOT to the touch, and my truck has been off for half hour or more. Not enough to burn you but very uncomfortable to keep your hand on. I was driving 2wd doing errands before I started working on it today- no wheeling or severe loads etc. Is the heat concerning? I put new fluid in (Merc V or whatever the owner's manual reccomends, I can't remember) back in February or so, and I know fluid is still topped off in trans and t case because I just checked yesterday.
Any help greatly appreciated.
1996 2.3 4x4 Ranger, 5 speed. Working on my truck today and noticed that the transfer case output shaft (bolting up to driveshaft) has play up and down. Not a lot, but enough to make a little clunk and enough to see.
This can't be normal, right? I assume there is a bearing for that shaft where it exits the t case- is it likely that the bearing is shot? Is that something I can fix myself? Sorry for some stupid questions. The truck drives fine in 2wd and 4x4 and doesn't make any weird driveline noises or shake.
Next, I noticed that the t case and trans are HOT to the touch, and my truck has been off for half hour or more. Not enough to burn you but very uncomfortable to keep your hand on. I was driving 2wd doing errands before I started working on it today- no wheeling or severe loads etc. Is the heat concerning? I put new fluid in (Merc V or whatever the owner's manual reccomends, I can't remember) back in February or so, and I know fluid is still topped off in trans and t case because I just checked yesterday.
Any help greatly appreciated.
