Loud Clucking when 4wd disengages???

[hunter]

I have a 2003 Ranger XLT FX4. When I shift into 4WD It sounds like it is straining a bit (loud humming), But when I try to switch back into 2wd not only does it hesitate (up to 15 sec) but it makes a very loud bang or clunk. Loud enough to scare and hard enough to feel. Can anyone help??

 

[rangertoy]

what general area does this noise come from? Front end or transfer case?

 

[hunter]

It has only happend once and I am leary of trying again, but i would say in the area of my feet?

 

[rangertoy]

I would start with the transfer case. Mine does this sometimes, only going into 4 low.

 

[hunter]

Thank you.