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We have it parked for the time being.Possible? Sure. Likely, no. Far more likely that the bearing itself is worn, not the case.
It is a big assumption to think that the bearing is spinning inside the case and has egged out the hole. You need to tear the t-case down and examine it before you know for sure, you may just need to replace that bearing.
The 4405 seems to have an issue with the case according to some of the research I've done. However I'm always up for bearing replacement and such.
Main reason I'm not sold on it being the bearing itself. The flange at the shaft was clearly loose. Probably was giving the bearing and the case a heck of a workout. Now if a bearing goes 'bad' to the point it has play in it: The play should be present in both up/down and side to side play. The only play I can detect is the up/down play. I did my best to wrench the flange/shaft left to right..and it was rock solid. Up and down? Had about 1/8" of play still present. Much better sense I snugged down the retaining nut, but still to loose.
That's where the sticking point comes in. Bearing should be play in different directions, not just one axis.
Any rate. Either on Sunday or Tuesday (weather permitting) I'll be hitting the local yard to see if I can find one with lower miles, and no bearing play on the input and output shafts.
It's $81 at Rockauto for a rebuild kit. It will be $95 for one from the yard. If I can get one with lower miles and the same ID's There's no real way of knowing the exact reason(s) or internal condition. So the yard one with lower miles might be a better option. Cost difference isn't to bad. (Although I'm pi&&ed at the yard. New price guide got released 2 weeks ago. $85 for a transfer case + $20 core. I call yesterday and they quoted me $95 + $30 core)
If I can't find one with matching ID's then I will drop ours and fully rebuild it, and cross my fingers the case does not have damage.
Should be for an interesting time.
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