03 TJ clicking noise

[Mikey4x4]

I have replaced all u joints and ATF is full in T case I do have 5 speed tran oh clicking stops if I put in 4 high I really have no clue what this could be
Thanks for any and all help

 

[TJ_Jeep]

I had the same thing happen awhile back, it finally went away, it must be a jeep thing lol

 

[Jeepergeo]

AC cycling on and off? Simple check, just turn off the AC. My 2002 TJ has a tick and it's the AC. Drives me nuts.

 

[Mikey4x4]

I hope it just goes away but I don't think it's going to I'm trying to find a t case rebuild kit now I think some how the chain has got slack in it and is slapping something. Can't tell for sure and my g-friend won't drive it while I lay on my creeper to listen where it's coming from. Yes I have shut ac off and even the engine and just coast. The only time I can get it to stop is 4 wheel high and low

 

[Mikey4x4]

Ok the chain may be little loose but I don't see anything it can slap on

 

[Mikey4x4]

Is there any factory spec. On the chain tension in the t-case I can't find anything on it. just not sure how to find info. On t-case. I really need to get this thing going soon.
Thanks for the help

 

[Jester32]

When in doubt replace it. I end up doing mine two or three times a year. Starts jumping after my abuse.

 

[Mikey4x4]

Yeah I'm really rough on mine to but the new one isn't any tighter than the old one and this is my first time in one not really sure what I'm doing I'll just put it back together with new stuff and hope for the best I guess thanks. Is there not a tensioner or anything

 

[Jester32]

No tensioner. They have alot of play. How did the pads on the shift forks look.

 

[Mikey4x4]

Worn out would that make a clicking sound?

 

[Jester32]

They can. They spin on the sleeve. The fork will rattle on the sleeve.

 

[Jester32]

Eventually the fork will wear out if they are not replaced.

 

[Jester32]

Sorry the sleeve spins on them.

 

[Mikey4x4]

Cool maybe the chain was not the problem
Oh well it has a rebuilt t-case with a new chain now I'll get it all back together in an hour or so hope the clicking stops thanks for the info.

 

[Jester32]

Any time. Good to hear.

 

[Mikey4x4]

Thanks a lot we fixed it and I really thank it was the fork pads like u said but I don't have to take it to the shop now. They could not get to it for 3 weeks and around $500.00 now I can buy my new top
Thanks again

 

[Jester32]

Hey anytime glad all worked out. Now you get another toy outta the deal nothin wrong with that.