Link2603 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 How much play do you guys have on your transfer case output shaft? I can move mine about an 1/8 of an inch or a little more side to side and a little bit in and out. I still have a viberation issue with my truck and didn't know if this could be the cause of it. Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2603 Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Well I pulled the t-case and took it apart. The bushing at the end of the tailshaft was wearing towards one side pretty heavily. I then noticed that were the bearing sets inside the t case had worn a good bit as well. So I decided to just buy a new shell half. Got the shell In and reassembled the t case. It is a night and day difference. Everything is nice and tight now and the vibrations are gone. I thought I would post this just in case someone else has a similar issue or if someone has this issue in the future. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 I have read that the "wallered out" tailshaft is a common problem, (The magnesium is too soft for the application), and will cause a leak. Makes sense that it would cause a vibration too. Where did you find your new housing? How tough a job was it to change it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAWDSS Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Yep been there done that already. I got my back housing from rockauto. I think it cost me 150 shipped. Had no fitment issues at all and all was well. Sadly I have to tear the case apart again for a chain and a broken bearing... it is under drivetrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Yep been there done that already. I got my back housing from rockauto. I think it cost me 150 shipped. Had no fitment issues at all and all was well. Sadly I have to tear the case apart again for a chain and a broken bearing... Screenshot_2015-02-10-12-02-33.png it is under drivetrain. Thanks for that Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAWDSS Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Not a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2603 Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 I bought an aluminum one off of eBay for 160$. I had no fitment issues. The hardest part is getting the snap ring on and off. It's easy to do if you have the right snap ring tool but I didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 I bought an aluminum one off of eBay for 160$. I had no fitment issues. The hardest part is getting the snap ring on and off. It's easy to do if you have the right snap ring tool but I didn't. I've hear about that job specific snap ring tool. Is it expensive or hard to find? Owners manual states that the chain should be replaced at 60,000 miles. It would be a good idea to install a Sonnax pump kit too to save the case from wear-through. http://www.ebay.com/itm/181332976423?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2603 Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 I bought this transfer case from a guy because it already had the 80e input installed. I have no idea of the mileage on that thing but it showed no wear at all where the pump sit. I still thinks it a good idea though. Look up lock ring pliers. We all call it a snap ring but it's actually called a lock ring from what I read. If anything a pair of snap ring ring pliers that are 90 at the end will work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 I bought this transfer case from a guy because it already had the 80e input installed. I have no idea of the mileage on that thing but it showed no wear at all where the pump sit. I still thinks it a good idea though. Look up lock ring pliers. We all call it a snap ring but it's actually called a lock ring from what I read. If anything a pair of snap ring ring pliers that are 90 at the end will work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Gotcha. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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