The transfer case motor is an important part of the drivetrain as it allows the user to change from 2WD to 4WD mode. The vehicle has a button that you can push or it can detect when the vehicle needs more traction and it is solely there to send power to the front and rear axle.
Transfer case motors operationThe motors work by the spinning of the transmission output shaft, and the teeth on the shaft are moving the transfer case. Rotational power is provided to the transfer case which is then distributed to the shaft. Many modern transfer cases have the advantage of torque vectoring and it allows the increases acceleration and handling.
The power is sent to the front or rear wheel on demand with the function of the transmission. The transmission runs the operation entirely from the front all the way to the back and enhances the vehicle.
Common issues with a bad transfer case motorA faulty transfer case motor can cause the vehicle to have no power in the driveshaft, engagement will become difficult, and grinding noises may occur.