alright my t-case is blown, so i pulled it today. When i dropped it i noticed that i could move the output shaft back and forth, and when i pulled back and spun it, the front shaft (where the front driveshaft should be) would spin as well.

So i began gutting it out.

Now tell me, where is this "Snap Ring" supposed to be...i diodnt find one. looks like it goes in the groove where its flat between the splines, am i wrong?








Also i must add, this was really simple dropping this t-case...took me about an hour and 15 mins....i had the most trouble with the top bolt on the t-case....didnt need any jacks or stands...just used ratchet straps to the frame, and slid it right out.



heres some more pics of the removal

 

Be sure you install that transfer case saver when you put it all back together.

 

this one is junk, i have a new one im buying that has 76K.......but im going to keep this and maybe rebuild it for fun....but the casing seems cracked a bit.....

 

Yeah, that happens when that snap ring lets go. So get the saver into the new one!

Yes, by golly, I am being a nag.

 

Hey 95ram just incase someone hasnt told you a transfer case saver MIGHT be a GOOD idea.....

 

i do plan on getting the saver, but can anyone tell me if they see where this snap ring is supposed to be? i have a feeling thats the problem that started this all.

and i work 11-11 today, and my weekend is booked.....i dont get my new t-case until next friday (my buddy is letting me make payments on it) so im going to fully gut out my case monday or tuesday....got to dark out last night....so ill have more pics to come....

 

Just out curiousity, was your t-case leaking or seeping fluid?
Mine is doing the same thing....what was the fluid level in yours before you dropped it?

BTW, get the transfer case saver!

 

what is a t-case saver?

 

On the rear output shaft of the T-case, there is a snap ring, that tends to "fall off", and let the shaft, bearings, etc, "float" inside the case. This is bad, as they start encountering things they normally shouldn't. Transfer case failure inevitably follows.

The T-case saver, replaces that snap ring with a 'collar'....... preventing the aforementioned failure, thus, "saving" your T-case.

Just out of idle curiosity, does anyone know if this applies to the 241HD T/C as well?

 

^Considering the 231 and the 241 are very similar, I would assume yes, it would work.
A 241 is a 231 with beef'd up internals IIRC.


When mine go's, thats what I'm getting, a 241.