dodge ram transfer case issues
Just did some work to the old Dodge & noticed a popping noise coming from the transfer case under a load & coasting or gear braking to a stop. Once a load is added it pops & works just fine. When its cruising or coasting it pops again. Sounds like a chain binding internally, thats the best I can guess at this point. This truck was totalled (hit in the left front) & I never really had the chance to try the 4wd until recently. It works fine in 4wd just making the noise. It only does this IN 4wd either HI or LO but not in 2wd so Im sure its the case causing the noise. Shafts seem to have even play to rear & front axles. Not planning on a teardown anytime soon, or at least until money allows. Whats my best play here? Serviceable? or just replace it? The 5 speed trans seems just fine.