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Binding transfer case?

Tiny
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  • 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
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Is there a fuse to rove to see if the binding is drom ot? Or remove the hLf shDt?
Saturday, May 4th, 2024 AT 7:18 AM

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Tiny
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I changed the fluid it is still binding. Is it possible to remove the front shaft on the transfer case to eliminate whether it's the case or something else or would the car not drive?
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Saturday, May 4th, 2024 AT 10:12 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

If the vehicle is AWD, it should move. However, I don't recommend driving it that way. That can lead to other issues with the system.

Let me know what condition the fluid was in when you changed it. Also, let me know when you feel the binding the most. For example, is it on turns only?

Let me know.

Joe
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Sunday, May 5th, 2024 AT 6:19 PM
Tiny
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Fluid was dark but made no difference. Binding on turns say while in driveway and the hesitation while driving low speeds. Had BMWs that way and it was the transfer case but not sure how the front shaft can be removed as these have no bolts. Can you see how it can be removed?
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Sunday, May 5th, 2024 AT 6:35 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

The front drive shaft (cardan shaft) is much like a CV axle. A circlip is what holds it in place at the front differential. You pry it off. The circlip should be replaced if you remove it.

I attached the directions below for you. I hope this helps.

Take care,

Joe

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Sunday, May 5th, 2024 AT 8:52 PM
Tiny
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Looks like it's the shaft pin the passenger side coming out of the transfer case that I need to remove but the driveshaft is also connected to rear of it, so if binding occurs its usually in the front differential or transfer case. On BMWs I think it's usually in front differential.
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Monday, May 6th, 2024 AT 6:08 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

That is correct. Binding will likely occur in the front differential.

Let me know.

Joe
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Monday, May 6th, 2024 AT 7:43 PM
Tiny
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No way it's coming out without something removed, I tried both sides with a pry bar nothing moved a mm. If I remove it no fluid should come out from diff or transfer case, right? What if I remove the front axle instead?
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Thursday, May 9th, 2024 AT 5:11 PM
Tiny
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Drained fluid from front differential and added Lucas gear oil. First time ever that I change oil or gear oil in my life and it makes a difference, finally something worked.
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Friday, May 10th, 2024 AT 1:40 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

That is good news. I have an Audi that had a similar issue and that is what resolved the issue as well.

Regardless, take care and feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Joe
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Friday, May 10th, 2024 AT 7:44 PM

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