Those shifter are ultimately connected inside the transfer to cheap nylon (what I call half bushings) that wear out and what you are probably hearing alot of rattling. Also tighten up the Oil cooler lines going into the transfer, there are two nuts that pull the oil cooler out of the way of that main chain that transfer power. If the problem is persisting disconnect all drive shafts and twist while you shift into 4X4. If you feel any grinding just stop what you are doing and split the case and take a look. I will be around. Carbine.
