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Source of rattling identified

Hi all, Quick update post to thank everyone for their help and suggestions and to let you know what I found. Hopefully this is of help to others with similar problems. I decided to rebuild the LT230 just "to be sure". Upon disassembly, I found...

The noise started after I replaced both CVs, swivel balls, bearings, etc. Not sure why it would start now; it wasn't there prior to the CV failing.

Had a chance to pull the front diff and it looks pristine. No sign of damage and barely any wear to speak of. I ran the truck while it was on the stands and listened to the transfer case with a mechanic's stethoscope. It was a bit noisy but I...