Good evening.
Yes, the transfer case could give you the noise.
I am more inclined to think a motor mount whether engine mounts or tansmission mount.
The bearing could have caused the ring and pinion wear. You need all the bearings plus ring and pinion.
Take a rubber mallet and smack the axle on the face to get the last little bit to get the C clip. They can be a pain.
Roy
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2018 AT 4:25 PM