2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 - 4x4 problem (I think)?

ek49ten · #1 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 04:56 PM

I just got the truck listed above. This morning I threw the 4x4 on just to test it out (on pavement). It seems to kick in fine and drive ok until.... I make a turn. When I turned left fairly hard the back driver side tire start screeching a little bit. Almost like I was tapping the break and the back tire caught but the front kept trying to pull it therefore making the back tire screech. It was not a constant screech but more like a chirp. This happened in both 4low and 4high.

I've had 1 4x4 SUV in the past and know a few guys with it but have never seen this happen. What could cause that and if you know, how long or (roughly) how much for repairs? Any advice is appreciated!

Rudedude · #2 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 05:01 PM

First you are not supposed to use the 4x4 on dry pavement as you can break the chain in the transfer case. Second this sounds like the clutch pack in the transfer case is the wrong height. Sometimes you can get away with a fluid flush and an additive but most times its a transfer case rebuild.

Rudedude · #3 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 05:01 PM

First you are not supposed to use the 4x4 on dry pavement as you can break the chain in the transfer case. Second this sounds like the clutch pack in the transfer case is the wrong height. Sometimes you can get away with a fluid flush and an additive but most times its a transfer case rebuild.

Rudedude · #4 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 05:01 PM

First you are not supposed to use the 4x4 on dry pavement as you can break the chain in the transfer case. Second this sounds like the clutch pack in the transfer case is the wrong height. Sometimes you can get away with a fluid flush and an additive but most times its a transfer case rebuild.