02 Yukon AWD

[MechanicMike]

Will I damage the tranfercase if I drive with out a front diff? I want to send the diff for a rebuild.

 

[MechanicMike]

It's a viscous transfer case. It only applies power to the front diff when the wheels slip.

 

[exp500]

With the front driveshaft off, then the front would always show slippage. I remember guys complaining about it rolling away when 1 wheel was jacked and not chocked. Better look in manual. I know some can't be towed without damage.

 

[ks03]

I’m pretty sure you’ll damage it. I might try backing it out of the garage to park it in the driveway under its own power with near zero throttle, but if I thought it had any noticeable slippage during that I’d turn it off

 

[MechanicMike]

I have mixed answers so far. My co-worker figures I will damage it. The Diff rebuilder says it should be fine.
I've driven it a little so far with out the diff and i notice a whine some times when accelerating moderately from a low speed. If im gentle on the throttle then I dont here the whine.

 

[TollKeeper]

With the BorgWarner Transfer Case. I would be getting a rental car until its fixed.. Thats all I am saying.

 

[Mudsport96]

I have mixed answers so far. My co-worker figures I will damage it. The Diff rebuilder says it should be fine.

Probably rebuilds transfer cases too.

 

[MechanicMike]

Probably rebuilds transfer cases too.

Yes

 

[TollKeeper]

Yes

He was being sarcastic I think.. Go ahead and drive it while I fix your diff, and when you get to put your dif back in, you will find your TC roasted..

As I said above.. Get a rental car, or borrow someone elses.

 

[MechanicMike]

Thanks for the input