2001 Dodge Ram Repair Question
Mileage: 150 miles.
Why my 4 wheel drive cluncks when engaged?
Asked by mpporter01Answer
The front differentail, front axles or front transfer shaft may be loose. The shaft and axles would need u-joints or CV joints and the differentail woul dneed to be rebuilt if it is loose. It is more likely that a u-joint or CV joint is bad.
As I said though, the u-joints are new. All I need to replace is ball joints and tie-rod ends. Everything is tight. Is the actuator ring supposed to be followed or precieded with a washer? My thought is maybe something in the transfer case, but that only makes sense if I don't turn. Is there anything else that could cause this problem only while steering straight?
Since ti is changing with steering I think it could be differential. I would have a transmission shop look at it. Tranmission shops are better equipped for differential work.