Transfer case / drive line slop

Just got my truck back from the dealer after I brought it to them for drive line play. I noticed play in 1st and 2nd gear when driving in traffic. They replaced a shift solenoid said it was fixed. Crawled under the truck this afternoon and it looks like the issue is in the transfer case.

Here is a video of what I found. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NML3AGcjbxk&feature=youtu.be

I have little to no experience with transfer cases. Can anyone verify if the play is within spec and the ratcheting sound is normal?

I know the gm's with the 10speeds (same trans shared with the new raptors) have a tonne of play in the drive line. We have more then one tsb/bulletin regarding the complaint. For the gm trucks. It's worst first "garage" shift of the day. Especially into reverse. And then 1-2 shifts and hard multi gear down shifts if can be experienced. Especially in colder ambient temps.

Interesting. I’d think the 10 speed trans would have higher tollerences given the fact that it shifts more often, thus would cause more wear in theory. That is if the clunk in the 10 speed is being caused by play in the gear mesh.

Damn man, you live on a Nascar track. If that is under warranty, I'd take that dude back in.

Raptized said:

Damn man, you live on a Nascar track. If that is under warranty, I'd take that dude back in.

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It's called the "progress" of man, and I hate it.

I sent the video to the dealer when they sent me a customer satisfaction email. No answer from them.

A little off topic here but I just bought my first Raptor, a '13.

Can anybody tell me whether the transfer case is gear or chain driven, and what the low ratio is?

Or maybe point me in the direction to somewhere I can find all the truck's specs in one place?

Transmission, transfer case, axle models, ratios, etc.

BlueScapegoat said:

A little off topic here but I just bought my first Raptor, a '13.

Can anybody tell me whether the transfer case is gear or chain driven, and what the low ratio is?

Or maybe point me in the direction to somewhere I can find all the truck's specs in one place?

Transmission, transfer case, axle models, ratios, etc.

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Performance Specs



Engine

Engine Order Code 996

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 434 @ 4500

Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection

Engine Type Gas V8

Engine Oil Cooler NA

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 411 @ 5500

Displacement 6.2L/379


Transmission

Drivetrain Four-Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio 1) 4.17

Sixth Gear Ratio 1) 0.69

Transfer Case Model N/A

Trans Description Cont. Automatic

Fourth Gear Ratio 1) 1.14

Trans Power Take Off NA

Transfer Case Power Take Off NA

Trans Order Code 446

Second Gear Ratio 1) 2.34

Reverse Ratio 1) 3.40

Transfer Case Gear Ratio 1), High 1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio 1) 0.86

Trans PTO Access NA

Trans Type 6

Third Gear Ratio 1) 1.52

Clutch Size (in) NA

Transfer Case Gear Ratio 1), Low 2.64


Brakes

Brake Type Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.78 x 0.55

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.7 x 0.413

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line) NA

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA


Steering

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 47.0

Steering Ratio 1), On Center 17.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) N/A

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front Double-Wishbone

Axle Type - Rear Semi-Float Beam

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 46.99

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3700

Axle Ratio 1) - Front 4.10

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA

Suspension Type - Rear Live Axle

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 4000

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 46.99

Axle Type - Front Long-Spindle

Axle Ratio 1) - Rear 4.10

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) 4000

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3700

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.08