Why Is My NP242 Transfer Case Grinding?

My 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ started making grinding and clunking noises, and we traced the problem to the NP242 transfer case. In this video we tear it apart to find out what failed. Watch Next: ▶We thought this would be an easy trail... until another Jeep broke.    • We thought this would be an easy trail... ...   ▶Why is My Diff Fluid Silver? Fixing WJ Front Axle Noises    • Why is My Diff Fluid Silver? Fixing WJ Fro...   ▶Rock Crawling the Shedder Trail in Logandale, Nevada!    • Rock Crawling the Shedder Trail in Loganda...   ▶One Jeep's End - Another Jeep's Beginning!    • One Jeep's End - Another Jeep's Beginning!   ▶Stuck in Nevada Snow Storm!    • Stuck in Nevada Snow Storm!   Be sure to check out our web site: https://idwidgarage.com The Jeep is: "Stomper" 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ Overland 4.7L HO engine NP242 Selec-Trac Transfer Case Dana 30 Front, Sleeved & Trussed, w/ Spartan Helical Limited Slip Differential (LSD) Dana 44a Rear w/ Iron Rock Offroad Truss w/ Stock Vari-lok LSD Rough Country Long Arm Upgrade Lift Kit Barnes 4WD Enduro Joints Clayton 6" Springs Bilstein 5100 Shocks 35" (315/75/17) Milestar Patagonia M/T-02 Tires D.TillFabWorks Front Winch Bumper Badland Apex 12k Winch Trail Forged LCA Skids ATOTO A6 Android Auto Radio IronMan4x4Fab Heavy Duty Motor and Transmission Mounts