Symptoms - Transfer Case

Symptoms - Transfer Case

Strategy Based Diagnostics
Review the system operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. All diagnosis on a vehicle should follow a logical process. Strategy based diagnostics is a uniform approach for repairing all systems. The diagnostic flow may always be used in order to resolve a system condition. The diagnostic flow is the place to start when repairs are necessary.

Visual/Physical Inspection
^ Inspect for aftermarket devices, which could affect the operation of the vehicle.
^ Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions, which could cause the symptom.
^ Inspect for the correct lubricant levels and the proper viscosities.
^ Verify the exact operating conditions under which the concern exists. Note factors such as vehicle speed, road conditions, ambient temperature, and other specifics.
^ Compare the driving characteristics or sounds, if applicable, to a known good vehicle and ensure you are not trying to correct a normal condition.

Intermittent
Test the vehicle under the same conditions that the customer reported in order to verify the system is operating properly.

Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
^ [Diagnostic Starting Point - Transfer Case] Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
^ [Diagnostic Starting Point - Rear Drive Axle] Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
^ [Noisy in Drive] Noisy In Drive
^ [Noisy When Coasting] Noisy When Coasting
^ [Intermittent Noise] Intermittent Noise
^ [Constant Noise] Constant Noise
^ [Transfer Case Leak Diagnosis] Transfer Case Leak Diagnosis