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What transfer case is in a Dodge Dakota?

What transfer case is in a Dodge Dakota?

Dodge NP231 Transfer Case The NP231 is a good choice for upgrades and modifications to make it even more durable than it already is. It is found in Dodge pickup trucks, the Dakota, as well as the Durango. Dodge first used the NP231 series transfer cases for the 1988 Dakota.

What does the transfer case do?

THE BASICS No matter how simple or complex your transfer case is, this is what it does: It splits the engine torque coming from the transmission and delivers it to output shafts that connect to driveshafts leading to the front and rear axles.

Can you drive without a transfer case?

Without a transfer case, you will not be able to drive the vehicle since the power is split 50/50 to the front and rear drive shafts and in 4WD or 4H mode. Hence, without a transfer case, a traditional 4WD vehicle cannot drive.

What are the transfer case options for Ram Heavy Duty trucks?

Choosing four-wheel drive brings a trio of transfer-case options. The 6.4-liter Hemi gasoline V-8 and standard-output 6.7-liter diesel powertrains utilize a BorgWarner transfer case with either a manual (BW-44-47) or electric (BW 44-46) shift.

Can I drive with a bad transfer case?

Driving your car with a bad transfer case is a bad idea. If you continue to drive with a transfer case that has a serious mechanical problem, you could destroy it beyond the point of repair, and possibly damage your transmission, driveshafts and axles in the process.

What are signs of a bad transfer case?

Here are some of the most common signs you may encounter when you have a bad transfer case:

  • Gear Shifting Issues.
  • Difficulty Staying in 4WD.
  • 4WD Will Not Engage/Disengage.
  • Puddle Formation Directly Under the Transfer Case’s Location.
  • Weird Grinding, Growling or Humming Noises.
  • 4WD Warning Light Illuminates.
  • 4WD Transfer Case.