87 yj speedo cable replacement

[elevatorman]

Ok ,I am getting a noise that sounds like my speedo cable was about to break.The speedo was bouncing a little.So this past weekend I pulled the guage and checked the cable as I had what I thought was a replacement.Original cable is ok lubed and no unwanted twists or damage.
Cable spins freely in sheathe etc.. and how does it come apart from the guage?
Question is this , Is the speedometer gear located in the transfer case and does this sound like a common problem? I am ready to tear it apart and start looking.:???:

 

[steady.foot]

Speedo cable is held on to the speedo with plastic clips. I don't remember just how their made but they're molded to the speedometer and if your not careful you will break the clips off like i did.

 

[elevatorman]

Thats what Im afraid of. Does a speedo cable come with them and is it a one time install? guaranteed to break if you remove it?
I was wondering if the noise could be coming from the transfer case.
I am going to unscrew it from the case and drive it.
I am tired of driving the wife's Trans am( It has no ground clearance!)

 

[steady.foot]

The speedometer and cable are two different items. They will separate with care and a little foresight. Try to get a picture of it, or maybe someone that can explain it better than me will chime in.

 

[superj]

google usually will find any picture you want.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

The speedo gear is in the transfer case tailhousing, your problem may be there.

 

[elevatorman]

Disconnected the speedo cable at the transfer case yesterday and the noise is still present. More noticable at low speeds and sounds as though something is slapping around. It appears I may have a problem in the transfer case.I guess I get to get dirty this weekend and not in a fun way!

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Sounds like its time to replace the stretched transfer case chain as its likely slapping against the inside of the transfer case. New chain runs about 70 and is a pretty easy install.