Transfer case is loose?

2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
126,000 MILES • 3.7L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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NICHOLAS FIGUEROA
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After going to several mechanics and changing all my mounts my car still clunks when going into reverse or accelerating fast. The last mechanic said that the car needs transfer case bushings, I cannot find this part. What parts keep the transfer case from moving? Is there a mount or a bushing or what? please help in 3 g into this repair and no end in sight please help!
Apr 1, 2023 at 4:58 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I'm not sure what he is referring to as a transfer case bushing. There is an output shaft bearing at the rear of the transmission that has a retainer that needs to be flush with the bearing. If it isn't, there are different sizes of retainer clips used to shim that tight. That is the only thing I can think of that can in general be shimmed.

See pic below. To access this, the transfer case needs to be removed. Also, if you have the repair order, let me know what is listed.

Also, there is a CV-type joint where the front driveshaft attaches to the front differential. Has anyone checked that? They go bad and cause a lot of noise.

Let me know.

Joe
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Apr 1, 2023 at 7:47 PM
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NICHOLAS FIGUEROA
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It seems to be loose with vertical play nearer to the front. What is the other CV joint connecting part called? i just had the whole suspension bushing all changed as well as axle on the passenger side and I don't understand where it connects.
Apr 2, 2023 at 9:57 AM
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Hi,

Do you mean there is vertical play in the entire transfer case? If you are under the vehicle, do you mean the transfer case can be moved up and down? The transfer case and transmission are bolted together. There are no bushings between the two.

As far as the front drive shaft CV joint, I attached a pic below and highlighted the part I'm referring to.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Apr 2, 2023 at 6:39 PM
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NICHOLAS FIGUEROA
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The diagram awnsered the question. Thanks!
Apr 3, 2023 at 5:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

You are very welcome. Let me know how things work out for you. I'm interested in knowing. Also, let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

Take care,

Joe
Apr 3, 2023 at 8:11 PM
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ZACHARY BULGER
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transfer case mounting bolt is loose tighten it up say goodbye to your problems
Oct 15, 2023 at 3:57 AM
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Nice addition to the thread, how did you find that out?
Oct 15, 2023 at 10:56 AM