Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) transfer case snap ring broke, is my brass synchro toast???

[Coalsmoke]

T-case grinds in 2wd upon aceleration, sounds like the snap ring. I just finished rebuilding it, like bolted it all up 30 minutes ago, took it for a quick drive, and had it grind just a few times lightly. Did I cook my brass synchro ring



thanks

 

[vssman]

It all depends on how "lightly". I believe you can change the snap ring with it in the truck. If it were me, I'd try that first.

 

[Todd G]

I've had mine break a few times. They're easy to change out. Take off rear driveshaft, 4 bolts holding the tailshaft of the transfer case and it's right there. The damage all depends on how long you drove it with the grinding noise.

 

[Coalsmoke]

The total driving time was about 4 minutes, but the total time spent grinding was about 5-10 seconds. I think I'll try leaving it, because the 4wd shifter does work still. I assume that it is the brass synchro ring that was grinding, or maybe it was the collar that slides over the rings and gears and it walked into the gears ahead of it. Need x-ray vision.

 

[Andy Redmond]

Look at my article in issue 47. . Its a how too.



Piers sells a snap ring collar similar to the one pictured in the article.



Good luck

Andy

 

[Coalsmoke]

not the c-clip??????

pulled off the tail-shaft housing. the c-clip was still in place So, now my simple fix is really complicated. I have no clue what it could be, we were spotless in putting the pieces back together. If anyone has some ideas, or wants to read more, I would really appreciate the help. Thanks, here's the thread:



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131324