Transfer cases are essential. They
take the power or torque delivered by the engine and transfer it to the wheels.
The gears and shafts in the transfer case split that torque evenly to the drive
wheels and adjust it accordingly based on wheel slippage or need for more
torque to climb hills. Odds are you’re going to need to have a transfer case
repair done sooner or later when your vehicle goes on a regular trip.
Your vehicle will give you hours
of convenience and pleasure, but only if you take care of it. A lot of people
opt for preventive maintenance instead. Continued maintenance of a vehicle,
like a transfer case repair, reduces risk of a very expensive breakdown later
on. Whether you realize it or not the transfer case is what makes all the drive
work. So if you’re hearing a strange sound near the transmission or are
experiencing issues when shifting then there may be an issue with your system. In
transfer case repair, there is increase in power that is generated by the
transmission and sends that power to the front and rear axles via the drive
shaft. Vehicle operators can control function of the transfer case via a
shifter, or gear stick lever. This lever enables the driver to put the transfer
case into two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Some vehicles use an electronic
switch as opposed to a shifter.
Some drivers complain that their
car won’t shift or it’s simply “stuck.” Most of the time, the problem will be
the shift rods being out of place and causing a jam somewhere inside the
transfer case. Others have noticed chattering type of noise coming from their
transfer case when they shift gears. This can be caused by a bad driveshaft
that needs to be replaced. Once everything that is required it is time to get
to work on changing out the fluid in your transfer case. Locate the drain and
fill plugs on your transfer case. Then break the fill plug followed by the
drain plug.
Last but the most important task
is the test drive after all repairs. Repairs done in a timely fashion is still
a huge risk so it is best to keep out of the streets without trying.
Calvin's Transmission
6204 North Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, FL
33604
813-231-2171
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