2022 Badlands slipping/ shutter.

[Wandering Pinto]

I am currently in the middle of a 2,500 mile road trip and have developed an unusual noise. It initial felt like first gear was slipping on take off from a dead start. It would not do it all the time,but now it's doing more. I had a friend listen outside and he said it seems like its coming from the rear. At speed there is no noise straight and turning. Transmission shifts normally.When I press the 4wd lock button and accelerate the noise goes away. Any ideas?

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[Mark S.]

No power should go to the rear wheels unless they are slipping or you have selected 4WD lock. This sounds like a problem that will require a shop visit.

 

[Major Kong]

manual page 279
so how does one check fluid levels
not as easy as it should be

 

[Wandering Pinto]

No power should go to the rear wheels unless they are slipping or you have selected 4WD lock. This sounds like a problem that will require a shop visit.

Power does go to the rear wheels momently when starting from a dead stop. Select the intelligent 4wd screen that shows where power is sent. You will notice power is sent to the rear even with no slip. when I can get it on a lift ill check the RDU fluid for metal. But before that Ill check the center drive shaft u-joint and CV Joints and carrier bearing. Its actually sounding more like that.

 

[Wandering Pinto]

I have an appointment on Wednesday with my local dealer. I am leaning towards the u-joint in the center of the rear driveshaft. Ill let every one know what it turns out to be. When I bought the vehicle (out of state) it came with a third party lifetime unlimited mileage powertrain warranty with a $100 deductible per repair. If that's all it costs, ill be happy.

 

[Wandering Pinto]

Update. Nothing was found, it would not do it for the dealer. I then ordered both the PTU and RDU fluid. I changed the rear since its the easiest. I found one tiny sliver of steel on the magnet drain plug along with some black sediment. It took the same as I drained out, just shy of a quart. Since changing it , no more noise! Hopefully that all it was.

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