99 ram 1500 auto trans 5.9 mag.

-Transfer case makes grinding noises when trying to move in 4x4 low or high. oil is good. linkage is good and adjusted. how to i remove the case? does anybody know of a thread with a step by step on removing it? or does anybody have any ideas on how to repair it. thanks!

 

Have you tried putting the transmission into neutral before shifting? You didn't mention that aspect...

 

yes ive tried that. it just grinds when i try moving with it engaged, same story on snow, sand and mud.

 

i was able to get it engaged with the truck on jack stands once, the second i let it down and tried moving it popped right out. the light comes on when its shifted, but the front axle will not engage

 

i have a thread on a swap, and sheriff has a better one.
make sure you know the difference in the noises that come from the T-case, Cad, 4wd light, and vacuum lines.
a lot of tcase problems are just vacuum leaks.

Sheriff
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...placement.html

Mine
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...31-np231d.html

 

It sounds like a vacuum leak to me. I had one on my old GMC the way I delt with it was put the truck in reverse then shift the TCase. It never popped out that way on me. I did this until I was able to find the leak and fix it.

 

+1... could be a simple fix . At least give it shot before removing TC for nothing. http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/repair/..._engagment.htm

 

if you would rather do away with the vacuum like i did, just flip the fork for the CAD. so it will be ready to go all the time no matter what. ur front driveshaft and axles will all turn when doin this because of the tires turnin them, but they wont actually have power or pull until u engage the tcase. but it just eliminates the vacuum system.

 

Cheap alternative to buying a posi-lok.

 

posilok lets you have 2wd LOW, which is really nice.