I have a 2001 Dodge Durango R/T 5.9 4WD and my transfer case is cracked. I needa site to know how to replace it and where can i find a nice price used one. Please I need help!! Also, I am looking to buy a front drive shaft -propeller shaft at a nice price. Any information will do.

 

You might be able to find a empty case at a local shop or old case at a junk yard then just tare yours down and install the parts and rebuild it at the same time. As for information to replace it, go buy a manual like a Chilton manul from Auto Zone. Most shop's will charge about $1100 for replacement if you have them do it.

But first you need the T case model. model number of transfer case

 

i was thinking that but what shop have some transfer cases just laying around.is there any where i can find some on the net.

 

Nick:

Since you have the R/T, you have the NV244 HD transfer case which is AWD. To get a feel for things, do a search on ebay motors for the NV244. You should come up with several.

I found mine at Morris Rose Auto parts in Michigan. Cost me ~$550 to my door here in Ohio. Since it will weigh around 90 pounds properly packed, it will cost a bit to ship.

To get a reman, you will probably pay $1200-1400+ labor.

Don

 

HOW DO YOU CAHNGE IT, IS THERE A POST ON CHANGING A TRANSFER CASE?

 

Here you go Nick:

REMOVAL:[/align][/align]1 Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. On 2000 models, place the transfer case shift lever into Neutral. On later models, switch the control switch on thedashto2WD for NV233 models, or into AWD for NV244 models.[/align][/align]2 Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands.[/align][/align]3 Remove the skid plate, if equuipped.[/align][/align]4 Drain the transfer case lubricant.[/align][/align]5 Unplug the electrical connector from the range indicator switch. On later models, disconnect the electricalconnector from the shift motor and mode sensor.[/align][/align]6 Detach the vent hose from the transfer case[/align][/align]7 On 2000 models, disconnect the shift lever. Press the rod out of the bushing with adjustable pliers.[/align][/align]8 Remove the front and rear drive shafts. ( Remember to mark the relationship of the driveshaft to the pinion flange forexample with a marker pen )[/align][/align]9 Support the transmission with afloor jack.[/align][/align]10 Remove the rear crossmember[/align][/align]11 Support the transfer case with a suitable jack - preferably a transmission jack made for this purpose. Safety chains will help steady the transfer case on the jack.[/align][/align]12 Remove the transfer case - to - transmission nuts.[/align][/align]13 Make a final check that all wires and hoses have been disconnected from the tranfer case, then move the transfer case and jack toward the rear of the vehicle until the transfer case is clear of the transmission. Keep the transfer case level as this is done.[/align][/align]14 Once the input shaft is clear, lower the transfer case and remove it from under the vehicle.[/align][/align][/align]INSTALLATION:[/align][/align]15 Remove all gasket material from the rear of the transmission and the mating surface of the transfer case. Apply a bed of RTV sealant to the mating surface of the transmission.[/align][/align]16 With the transfer case secured to the jack as on removal, raise it into position behind the transmission and then carefully slide it forward, engaging the input shaft with the transmission output shaft. Do not use excessive force to install the transfer case - if the input shaft does not slide into place, readjust the angle so it is level and / or turn the input shaft so the splines engage prperly with the transmission.[/align][/align]17 Install the transfer case - to - transmission nuts. Tighten the nuts to the torque listed in this Chapter´s Specifications. ( 20 to 25 Ft-lbs )[/align][/align]18 Detach the safety chains and remove the jack supporting the transfer case.[/align][/align]19 Install the rear crossmember and transmission mount.[/align][/align]20 Remove the jack from under the transmission.[/align][/align]21 Install the driveshafts.[/align][/align]22.Reattach the vent hose. Plug in all electrical connectors.[/align][/align]23 On 2000 models, connect the shift rod to the transfer case shift lever.[/align][/align]24 Check the lubricant level in the transfer case and top it of as necessary. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, this is also a good time to check the lubricant level for the transmission.[/align][/align]25 Install the skid plate, if equpped.[/align][/align]26 Remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle.[/align][/align]27 Connect the battery cable.[/align][/align]28 Road test the vehicle for propper operation and check for leakage.[/align][/align][/align]

 

OK I GOT THE TC OUT, NOW HOW DO I GET THE TC APART? I TRIED BY UNBOLTING SOME SCREWS WHAT'S NEXT? I WILL BE REBUILDING IT WHEN I FIND A NEW HOUSING.

 

Nick:

Glad the info was helpful for the removal.Hopefully someone else here can guide you through the disassembly. I have not been there, so I will not pretend and mislead you.

Any idea how the case became cracked to begin with??? Makes me wonder if something self destructed internally and caused the crack that way.

Don't know how many miles are on your rig, but if it is a lot I would consider picking up a second unit to get your D back o the road. You can then play with the other one at your leisure.

Don

 

THE FRONT DRIVE SHALF WAS MAKING A WINDING NOISE FOR A WHILE AND I THOUGHT IT WAS THE WHEEL BEARING OR FRONT AXLE.SO I FIX BOTH NEITHER THE PROBLEM.I WAS IN 4WD DRIVE ONE DAY AND IT STOP MOVING AND A BIG PUDDLE OF FLUID LEAK OUT. SO I PUT IT IN 4HI AND DROVEHOME.

 

Nick:

Now that you have the T case out, grab the pinion yokes on the axles by hand one by one, and see if you feel there could be an issue there.

What you describe sounds like the T case has damage to its internal diff, or your front or rear diff has croaked and since the AWD mode is like an open diff, your rig stopped.

The fact that you were able to engage 4 Hi and continue on is a clue.

So, could be just internal T case problem, or could be a front or rear diff issue as well.

Don