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Front End Problem


69chevynova
11-30-2008, 11:53 PM
Im having a problem going forward in my 1990 fullsize bronco. It goes in reverse just fine but when i put it in drive my front wheels lock up and my rear wheels just spin. So i thought ok my maybe its my transfer case since i just got done rebuilding it. i disconnected my front drive shaft and it still didnt go any where. so i knew it wasnt my transfer case. Im thinking its my front axle. i ask several people and nobody can figure it out. so i figured i would ask u guys before i started tareing into my front axle. If anybody knows what the problem might be please tell me i would really appreciate it.

P.S this happen after i got done pulling my car.

rhandwor
12-02-2008, 07:37 PM
I would put it on jack stands and check if the front brakes are sticking or the axle is locking up. Next I would check if you have locking hubs or the mechanism for the hubs is releasing. Check front bearings go through the system slowly.

69chevynova
12-05-2008, 01:36 AM
I checked my brakes,wheel bearings,and my locking hubs and everything was fine. Im guessing its my front axle.

rhandwor
12-05-2008, 08:17 AM
Pull the cover and look you have to do this to pull an axle. I would suspect a damaged gear.

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