I have this very very very slight sound coming from what I believe to be at the TC , the noise increases on deceleration even when rolling in neutral. But stops when I come to a hault.
I put the ol' girl up on jack stands and put it in drive....wow was the noise louder now! But I was able to zone in on the noise area....some have told me to replace the "rear output seal" between the rear drives aft and Transfer Case....could in be a bearing in there? Because that's what it sounds like, just not sure if there are bearings in there or what?
please help this is my daily driver!

1997 dodge ram 1500 Sport

 

There is a snap-ring on the rear output shaft that likes to work it's way loose, and allow the shaft to 'walk'..... If not attended to, this little problem will end up causing the t-case to grenade, and leave you sitting on the side of the road. It's an easy check though, just drop the rear driveshaft, pull the tailshaft housing, and there it is. Or not. Do a search on "Transfer case saver". It will tell you everything you need to know.

Welcome to DF!

 

Anyway you could post a picture to what that part looks like?

 

I appreciate the help!

 

Check out this page for some good info.

 

Thanks !!! Gunna rip into it this weekend!

 

have fun with it! Make sure to drain the fluid before dropping it. Lot less messy that way.

 

Ia tgis broken piece what you are talking about? Haha is that clamp on one the only replacement they have?

 

No, you can put another clip, just like test one, back on. But you can expect the same results.

 

I can't find a replacement. ...