Transfer case

[JMF97SR5RUNNER]

I think there is a problem with my transfer case, when I take off I hear what seems to be chain binding and a popping sound. The sound only happens when going slow and I also have a vibration when I let off gas which goes away once I step back on gas. So my question is what is the difference between a 4ruuner t-case and a tacoma t-case? Is it that all tacoma t-cases are gear drive and 4runners are chain?

 

[combatmedic]

I think there is a problem with my transfer case, when I take off I hear what seems to be chain binding and a popping sound. The sound only happens when going slow and I also have a vibration when I let off gas which goes away once I step back on gas. So my question is what is the difference between a 4ruuner t-case and a tacoma t-case? Is it that all tacoma t-cases are gear drive and 4runners are chain?

Are you hearing it when engaged in 4wd? Or all the time?

 

[JMF97SR5RUNNER]

All the time. Just did tb,wp and front wheel bearings and when I finished that up the 4wd don't work. But I pretty sure that problem is just the acuator on the front axle because the t-case still goes into low just 2wd low.

 

[jsukey]

Double check your U-joints. They can cause some pretty funky sounds when they start going bad.

 

[JMF97SR5RUNNER]

I did check all the u joint, them seemed tight with no movement. Found a t-case out of a tacoma with low miles on it for good price. Thinking about just changing it anyway.