Transfer case gear broken?

2009 DODGE JOURNEY

80,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC

SARAHFIEND#1

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A gear broke in my transfer case, and I simply cannot afford a replacement. Can I somehow bypass or disable it and still drive it?

Nov 22, 2024 at 10:15 AM

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All you can do is try it. I would remove the rear driveshaft and see if the car operates in a normal way. You may get some warning lights which is to be expected. Here is how to change out the transfer case which you can find a used one by searching ebay and how to remove the rear drive shaft to see if it works. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Nov 22, 2024 at 1:04 PM

SARAHFIEND#1

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Okay, so, I told my friend who's working and he replied," how would it drive if I take off the rear drive line"?

Nov 25, 2024 at 5:03 PM

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I am not sure that why I said you are going to need to try it to see. I don't think it will work but you can give it a try.

Nov 26, 2024 at 10:38 AM