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Transfer Case Vibration

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Bushknight, Oct 28, 2009.

  1. Nov 3, 2009 at 5:49 AM
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    You checked the oil in what?

    When was the last time you CHANGED the oil in everything? Front & rear diffs, transfer case & transmission?

    Did you check the u-joints for wear?

    Did you check the carrier bearing?

    Also, check the front & rear driveshafts for missing weights.

    If you remove the transfer case - then what do you plan to do? Do you know exactly what you're looking for?

    Have you tried putting the truck in 4WD? Does it do anything different? Does the vibration go away or get worse?
     
  2. Nov 3, 2009 at 12:26 PM
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    - transfer case and transmission oil change
    - greased u joints look ok
    - IF the carrier bearing is the center bearing on the drive shaft, the rubber looks ok but how do you tell if is good
    - no weights missing only thing i saw was the rear u joint expansion joint is missing the grease nipple, must have broke off.
    - I was going to bring it to a repair shop that specializes in that
    - I put it in 4x4 and it is the same. seems to be worse at 80 km/h (50 mp/h)
     
  3. Dec 16, 2009 at 12:45 PM
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    what does the truck do if the diff oil is low or dirty ??? it wont vibrate right ?
     
  4. Dec 16, 2009 at 1:00 PM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.

    It depends on how low it is. You could experience bearing failure due to excessive heat and lack of lubrication. That would cause a vibration and noise.
     
  5. Dec 16, 2009 at 1:09 PM
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    any way to check what side bearing is out ?? rear left or right ??
     
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    In the axle or the diff? There are several in the diff and one at the end of each axle side. You would have to pull the axle out of the diff to check the bearing.
     
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