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Noise in transfer case or front differential

I have a 99 Chevy S10 4x4 pickup with the vortec v6, when driving in 2 wd it sounds fine then a whirring noise starts and gets louder as I slow down, but when I switch to 4 wheel drive the noise goes away, then when I switch back to 2wd it is quiet for a few seconds then it starts whirring or buzzing again like there is no oil or something is locking up, but I have no problem with the 4 wd. any info would help.

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  • nikkid567 Dec 09, 2008

    I have a 2001 chevy s-10. The front differential will make a loud grinding noise like to gears trying to mesh out of sync.It only does this after driven a while on the interstate.If you slow down or enguage 4wheel drive the noise goes away and then it is fine for a while.



    I would love to here any suggestions

  • bihmer Mar 30, 2009

    Yo man I have the same problem on my 1998 Chevy S10 LS v6. Servco Chevrolet informed me that on my truck it is not vacumn controlled but all electric. They advised complete tear down to further diagnose. You have any luck solving it.



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I had the same problem.. it is the vacuum switch on the transfer case. the switch is stuck open and supplying vacuum to the vacuum diaphram under the battery box. the switch is located on the upper side of the transfer case ( not the front differential) which is located driver side of the transmission. the switch cost me about $25.00. I replaced it myself. if you do your own mechanical work you can get it done just be patient.

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Sounds like the axle lock shift soleniod. it works like a p.t.o. you can pull it off and ispect the interlocking gears. you will need to remove the cv axle first and then its the tube on the passenger side. wach for a washer when you reinstall. its centered on the shaft on the shift solenoid side. if you need any other help feel free

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