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i wasn't saying throw parts at it. i was suggesting where to look.
I wasn't implying that you were. My comment was directed more towards the OP that he needs to do some more diagnosis before just going out and replacing parts. That may mean pulling it and opening it up.
What mode(s) is it noisy in?
What does he mean "hook a computer to it?" If it shifted then the actuator is likely working - at least partially.
Unfotunately the FSM doesn't give much. Basically it comes down to:
Internal transfer case components binding, worn, or damaged.