2002 4runner Transfercase HELP
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2002 4runner Transfercase HELP
I have an 02 4runner that the dealership said needs a new transfercase. they quoted me 3500 for a new one w labor or 1700 for a used one w labor. I said no, but the car is still there. I just bought a used transfer case online w a warranty for 280 w shipping. To the point my question is can I just put it in my self?
To remove the old transfer case and put in the new one do i have to completely remove the transmission or can I leave it alone? Any links walkthroughs or pics would be very helpful!
To remove the old transfer case and put in the new one do i have to completely remove the transmission or can I leave it alone? Any links walkthroughs or pics would be very helpful!
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be very careful as to why the stealer said the tcase was bad. I just repaired a 4wd system on a 01 when the stealer said the tcase was bad. The guy went and bought one and replaced it....still broken. Long story short, after about $1000 and still no luck, he brought it to us and it turned out tobe a broken shaft inside the front diff. Usually when the 4wd sys is having problems, its usually the actuators that have gone bad so...be careful
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thanks for the info.... The problem with the old one was: Stuck in 4x4,I could shift between 4 l and 4 h but not into 2wd. The main concern was (is) a knocking,or clicking type noise coming from underneath, faster when I drove faster. I had it towed to a local shop and they had it for 12 days and couldn't pin point what was wrong with it. I then had it towed to the reno toyota stealership and they told me with in about 3 hours that I needed a new transfer case and possibly a new front diff but they weren't going to be able to tell until they put a new transfer case. So l where I am now is Im getting it towed to another shop that quoted me 500$ for the swap (tomoro) After that I may need to get a new front diff but I seriously hope not. If any of that sounds fishy let me know. Thanks
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Sounds fishy, but, you can get a front diff for cheap if it really is screwed.
Theres a guy on TTORA selling a front diff for $50 right now in the Bay Area...
I sold mine for $100 on eBay. They aren't that expensive.
But, I can't see how it would be screwed as well.. check the transfer case first.
Theres a guy on TTORA selling a front diff for $50 right now in the Bay Area...
I sold mine for $100 on eBay. They aren't that expensive.
But, I can't see how it would be screwed as well.. check the transfer case first.
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im afraid you are gonna get ripped by a bad diagnosis. Doesnt seem like alot of techs know too much about the push button 4wd sys. I would realllllly look at the front diff before I replaced a big expensive piece like the tcase. Keep us informed in what happens.
BTW....I'm glad you have a sense of humor deathcougar. lol
BTW....I'm glad you have a sense of humor deathcougar. lol
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ok Well so far I am in $105 for toyota reno diag. They said new t case possibly new front diff. $280 transfer case w shipping Ebay, 550 -600 from local shop to install. They called me and said there is still a bad grinding noise from up front they say possibly diff or drve shaft? so another $1??.00 for another diag and Im waiting for the call, any advice or suggestions on what to do, Im not stoked.
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I would take it up with the service manager on their initial "diagnosis", which was flat wrong it appears. I think from here on the diagnosis is up to them as far as cost goes. I would not pay them another dime until they know EXACTLY what is wrong with it.
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problem is the first diagnostic was done at a toyota dealership $105 then I had it towed to a local shop to swap t cases now they are charging me diagnostic fee to find out what the grinding noise up front is...
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