I beleive the chain is always being driven by the output of the transmission.
The engaging/disengaging of the front drive shaft and low range shifting all
occur in the transfer case.
If the transfer case has broken and the fluid leaked out the rear drive shaft
slip yoke bushing and the input shaft bearing to the transfer case are not
going to be lubricated. I wouldn't drive it far.
Dave Clement
99 SLT+ CC 4x4
In article <LPBBIKPCKCAKDPKBEFILGEBCEDAA.neil624b@rochester.rr.com>,
neil624b@rochester.rr.com ("Neil W. Bellenger") writes:
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Michael
> Maskalans
> Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 1:23 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: 911: transfer case blew up
>
> Another T-case!
> Mike, take a look at this archive entry.
>
> http://archives.dakota-truck.net/0207/1950.html
>
> Judging by the description, Dakota Dodge's T-case failed in the same place.
> If memory serves, you might be able to drop the front drive shaft and limp
> for a short distance. I definitely wouldn't try the 750 mile trip with it
> If you have the skid plate installed, take it down first.
> With the drive shaft removed and the T-case in 2-Hi, the chain, or what's
> left of it, shouldn't drive.
> I have no idea if the lubrication to the bearing in the T-case that supports
> the rear drive shaft will be compromised.
> Dakota Dodge drove to Maine with the front drive shaft removed but he had a
> new-to-him transfer case installed with all the proper lube in it.
>
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>
>
> can I pull the front shaft and limp around with it (5-10 miles to
> parking), without killing the tailshaft of the trans or the rear
> driveline? if I can, how do I get the chain out? of course, I left
> the Haynes in the truck (just thought of that...)
>
>
>
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