Front wheels grind after using 4wd, front left wheel wants to lock up when 4wd is engaged. When switched back to 2wd frnt wheel seems to have some resistance on it and there is grinding noise, I can;t tell if it is from both wheels or just one.
You probably have a front drive splined disconnect assembly that has gone bad. This assembly engages the front differential when 4WD is selected. Below is a figure of the item, it is on the passenger side of the differential area.
Thank you very much Freddy! I just went out and lifted the front end up took both tires off, right wheel spins without much resistance and no noise. But the driver side has alot of resistance and anoise coming fromthe point where the inner cv jointattaches to the differential. Would this be from what you suggested or is it the cv jointor something else? Thank You
I was thinking it might be the CV joint/axle, or is there a bearing to go bad in at the point where the axle and differential meet?
Yes, there is an inner bearing as well as the differential gears. Sounds like a disassembly will be needed.
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Differential axle bearing...adjuster....and seal
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Bad news... It sounds like you have a broken/stripped axle. I would start at the wheel and start disassembling from the outside in. It may just be a stripped spline in the spindle.
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That Sounds a lot like you have a Gear Broken off inside the Transfer Case. Not a Cheap fix or Easy Either But, Necessary
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It does not seem that sufficient diagnosis was done. No, you cant give a specific diagnosis like that without tearing unit down. It's likely that they told you the most common failure and left it at that. Likely there is a problem with your unit...I think this becomes more of a trust issue than a mechanical one. A second opinion from an independent reputable shop may help but either way, you need to have it fixed. In not using it much, it makes me wonder how it got worn.
good luck
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go to auto zone to pull transfer case code for no charge to costly to guess
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you got a faulty bearing in your vehicle, tell me dose the noise get louder as u speed up let me know by texting 4195458235 I will be happy to help you at no coast 2 you
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