GMC SONOMA HAS WHINING SOUND WHEN IN 2 WHEEL HI SETTING

1999 GMC SONOMA
80,000 MILES
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BIGDOGBILL11959
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GMC SONOMA HAS WHINING SOUND WHEN IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE HI SETTING, IF I SWITCH TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE HI SETTING THE WHINING NOISE STOPS. IT SOUNDS L[KE THE FRONT AXLE IS SPINNING FREE, AS IF NOT ENGAGED YET THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. IT IS VERY LOUD AT LOWER SPEEDS OR AT IDLE BUT COMPLETELY GOES AWAY IF I ENGAGE 4 WHEEL HI. PLEASE HELP
Apr 15, 2013 at 12:37 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it sounds like something in the transfer case is causing the issue.

have someone listen to it to be sure

Roy
Apr 15, 2013 at 1:31 AM
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