np208 Is this normal

[marks86]

I've been trying to track down a bearing noise, which sounds like its coming from my transfer case. I figured I would remove the np208 tail housing and replace the bearing, bushing, and seal. Once I removed the tail housing, the entire tail shaft became loose to the point where I can move it 1/2" in every direction.

Is this normal, or should the tail shaft stay tight even with the housing removed?

 

[MadOgre]

That's fairly normal once the rear bearing is removed bud. Usually the bearing that wears out first is the front out put bearing for the front driveshaft.

 

[marks86]

I took it off originally because my rear driveshaft was wobbling and I had a bearing sound in the TC, problem Is the tail shaft bearing looks good to me, I'm going to replace it anyways

 

[MadOgre]

I would definitely change out the bushing

 

[marks86]

I would definitely change out the bushing

just bought new bushing/output bearing/seal

will give updates

 

[Nasty-LSX]

Good deal.. you should post pics also!