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Transfer Case Temperature

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Just changed the fluid in the Transfer Case in sig below and went for a drive of about 50 min. - 50% at ~60mph and the rest stop and go at 45mph. The transfer case was hot - just a little too hot to keep your hand on it but not as hot as the auto trans pan. Is this about right? I thought the Transfer Case would be cooler since it is was in 2H and not actually being driven (as in 4L or 4H) - although it is a live axle!? Did another drive on the Interstate for ~ 1 hour. Transfer case was too hot to keep hand on and was hotter that the trans pan!Is any of this normal? I do REALLY want to know!?

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What kind of fluid did you use? When you changed it did you get any debris or metal out of it? Heat seem to be a bit hot side really... I wonder if the bearing problem? Also on the later trucks 2001.5 and up the front shaft is always turning too... It disconnected but still turning with the front wheels...

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I used the ATF-4 fluid that is recommended. I did not look at the fluid close because I was so distracted - cleaning up an unexpected mess! It did look somewhat dark though. Do not know if there were any shiny particles though - no large chunks for sure. The rear bearing in the tail housing was replaced since I was putting on a different setup.I plan on changing the fluid again this fall in order to get a good flush.It was my thought as well that it is not driven but it is turning. I expected it to be only mildly warm. Also, someone mentioned that heat from the trans could be transfering into the transfer case since they are mechanically connected. I did not check the temperature of the trans case - just the pan.Next time I think I will check the temp with a temp probe. I was just hoping someone had some first hand experience. I wish I did! Wish I had checked these temps before I did any work - just had no idea!

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Again, went for a drive of about 50 min. - 50% at 60mph and the rest stop and go at 45mph. Checked the temperature of the Transfer Case and it was 130*F which is well below the 175*F point at which ATF-4 starts to break down. So, I think I am OK. Just surprised it gets that hot but some heat may be coming from the trans.

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Again, went for a drive of about 50 min. - 50% at 60mph and the rest stop and go at 45mph. Checked the temperature of the Transfer Case and it was 130*F which is well below the 175*F point at which ATF-4 starts to break down. So, I think I am OK. Just surprised it gets that hot but some heat may be coming from the trans.

Where did you get the info of ATF-4 breaking down at 175*? It is a partial synthetic and I have never seen an oil that degrades at that low of temp. Even with carbon based oils you are good to 200ish most synthetics will take a lot higher temp for a lot longer before breaking down. Rule of thumb is anything over 210-215 for extended periods is bad anything under 200 is ok for extended periods.
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