mtnstyne
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- 2002
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- Ford Ranger XLT
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OK I have a 2002 xlt 4x4 5 speed. Yesterday on the way to work about 30 minutes into my drive I went from highway speeds to about 30mph in town. I heard a steady clicking/popping noise that I couldn't identify while driving so I parked the truck while waiting for a ride to work. Later that day after it cooled off the noise didn't resurface until about 15 minutes of driving again, but this time at highway speeds and it was much more subtle and a minor grind/vibration rather than a clicking or popping. The original noise was gone but there is clearly something failing.
My question is about the transfer case being a possible culprit. Would a loose chain in the transfer case cause noise when not in 4wd? I have suspected the chain is loose due to a popping when 4wd is engaged and has been on my list of things to fix when I have the time, but I figured as long as I don't engage the 4wd it wouldn't cause any issues.
I just drained the transfer case fluid and the chain is clearly loose. How do I know if the transfer case should be replaced or if I can just drop it and replace the chain?
My question is about the transfer case being a possible culprit. Would a loose chain in the transfer case cause noise when not in 4wd? I have suspected the chain is loose due to a popping when 4wd is engaged and has been on my list of things to fix when I have the time, but I figured as long as I don't engage the 4wd it wouldn't cause any issues.
I just drained the transfer case fluid and the chain is clearly loose. How do I know if the transfer case should be replaced or if I can just drop it and replace the chain?