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10-20-2006, 10:07 AM | #16 | ||
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Re: Silverado 4WD Front Differential Not Working
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10-20-2006, 02:17 PM | #17 | ||
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12-04-2006, 01:36 AM | #19 | |
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Re: Silverado 4WD Front Differential Not Working
my goodness. Sorry to dredge up an old thread... I'm just here to rant. If you don't have knowledge in the subject then you should probably leave it alone.
Chevys haven't had hubs of any sort since 88, xcept 'burbs, k5's and 3500's until '91. No front end I'm aware of ever had a posi or clutches of any sort. Lockers don't break CV's, Aggresive tires and right feet break them. The basics of power distribution are the same in a solid axle as it is in an IFS, at least on a fullsize. Theres probably some wussy escalade or something that has a fulltime t-case but the rest of the silverados (I believe, and could be wrong) have part time tcases without any clutches. Therefore you'll still notice a difference in 4x, unless your on one heck of a slippery spot. Someone please corect me if these run a viscous coupling or some other torque sensitive tcase, I'm not up on the 99- trucks. JJ - your just an idiot. How Ironic that you accuse EKU of being mistaken or inexperienced. See above. IFS doesn't mean: independent front axil, its Independent Front Suspension. Chevys don't have posi's in the front axle, and are actually different than the rear axle... but if they did it would behave opposite of what you suggest, posi's try to pull with both tires. Fortunatly for you, you actually described an open axle, which is what the truck has. Eku... I'm sure you've allready fixed this but if not I'd check the wiring tothe front axle and the front axle disconnect. |
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12-07-2006, 11:21 AM | #21 | ||
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Check yourself fool. yes these new trucks do have a viscous drive in the transfers with the auto lock featureno they are not locked like a posi they are open . I was pointing out that if you try to put a locking system in them they break half shafts. i have not tried this , one of the most well known four wheel drive magazines have, recently, maybe you should try to read and listen more then you talk, your not very good at it...jj
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Re: Silverado 4WD Front Differential Not Working
So did you ever figure this problem out. i have the same problem on my truck, and thought that it might come in handy to see what you did to finally fix yours.
Can the clutches in the Xfer case be bad and still have the truck work well in 4whl drive. My front does not pull at all. The front actuator works. I am not sure if my Xfer case is actually ingaging at this point. I need to pull the electric shift motor to see if it is working, I can hear it motoring but cannot be sure that it is actually moving the insides gears. Thanks for any help you can provide. |
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01-05-2017, 01:47 PM | #23 | |
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Re: Silverado 4WD Front Differential Not Working
I have the same exact problem when I bought the truck message service say ( 4x4 services ) I change the inside switch the message stop still nothing at the front will then I change the front diff actuator still nothing then I clean the ground for the transfer case 4 x 4 I can hear bolt actuators engaging but still noting in the front diff I wonder if the clutch in the transfer case is crap could everything worked fine but the traction in the front wheel , and even if the 4x4 low gear or working ( but still noting in the front diff ) ???? All light work in the 4 x 4 switch like it should ... when I press the 4x4 lights on then I here the transfer case actuator and then the light blink until I hear different diff actuator and then stay lit still nothing work in the front differential
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Re: Silverado 4WD Front Differential Not Working
I hate getting into old threads, but WTH??
So try this: Put it in 4HI or 4LO and then move back and forth 6-10 feet. Now shut it down and set the parking brake. Jack the front wheels off the ground and install jack stands. Now try to turn the drive shaft to the front axle from the T-Case. You should not be able to turn it no matter how much torque you put to it. Another way is to just have one front wheel (left front??) off the ground and try to turn it. If your able to do any of the "should not be able to do" then most likely the T-Case clutches are "toast". Good Luck to you.
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Re: Silverado 4WD Front Differential Not Working
this is an old posting of another member like 10 yrs old. being a new member this type of action most times is not good to help you or others with vehicle issues. causes confusion ..
so create a new posting with your problem and you also post what exact truck you are with issues, including the servicing/mileage/work done/ troubleshooting/fluid checking/drive train failure codes. it appears you did not get those codes so you guessed on the issue you have ... I never have heard any member replace the dash push button switch to get the front wheels to engage to the rear wheels .. the switch normally when it goes bad/solder joint causes a service 4wd light to come on because the computer will sense a bad circuit connection . that circuit is 8 volts DC...... |
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