Transfer Case Output Shaft Play

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RockyMtnAnvil

Guest

• Mar 15, 2017

• #1

I noticed some play in the rear output shaft of my transfer case. The play is up and down, almost as if there is a bad bearing. It's not a lot movement, and doesn't occur if I have a load on the driveline. The transfer case was recently installed out of a 2016 JKR and has less than 1,000 miles on it. I checked the torque on the yoke retention nut and all is good (200 ft/lbs). So, is it time to split the case and check/replace the bearings or is it normal to have a bit of slop?

 

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RockyMtnAnvil

Guest

• Mar 16, 2017

• #2

Any thoughts? I should have just listened to that little voice and picked up an Atlas! :doh:

 

WJCO

Meme King

• Mar 16, 2017

• #3

How much play? Do you have a dial indicator to measure it? Truthfully, I don't know specs, but things can have play as they wear. Can you post a short video of it?

 

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RockyMtnAnvil

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• Mar 16, 2017

• #4

WJCO said:

How much play? Do you have a dial indicator to measure it? Truthfully, I don't know specs, but things can have play as they wear. Can you post a short video of it?

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I'll grab a video of it this evening and check it with my dial indicator. :thumb:

 

desertrunner

Active Member

• Mar 17, 2017

• #5

I just installed a rubi case into my sport a few weeks back and I don't remember either of them having any play up and down like you mentioned. Not sure if a small amount of play is bad or not just saying mine didn't have any that I noticed

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