Is it my Front or Rear Differential or both?

Asked by Will_Hunt Dec 08, 2016 at 05:08 PM about the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4-Door 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1999 Chevy Tahoe 4x4. After a series of high
pitched whirling I experience my differential
go out on the highway. I pull over and put it
in park and try drive again and it just revs
with cracking sounds...While Pulling it
around the corner to a Family members
house (4wheels down in neutral) I still hear
cracking noises (Bearings shot?) My
question is has my rear diff or front diff gone
out or maybe both?

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Check the transfer case lubricant for proper level and condition. Also check the differentials fluid front and rear. Odds are it is the transfer case.

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