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Four-Wheel Drive Systems: NVH

Symptom Chart -- NVH 

NOTE: NVH symptoms should be identified using the diagnostic tools that are available. For a list of these tools, an explanation of their uses and a glossary of common terms, refer to Noise, Vibration and Harshness Service Information . Since it is possible any one of multiple systems may be the cause of a symptom, it may be necessary to use a process of elimination type of diagnostic approach to pinpoint the responsible system.
Condition Actions
Clicking/whirring noise from transfer case at start up GO to Pinpoint Test U 
The transfer case makes noise GO to Pinpoint Test V 
Noise from the front axle REFER to: Front Drive Axle .
Noise from the rear axle REFER to: Rear Drive Axle and Differential .