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4WD... HELP!!

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4WD... HELP!!

Post by HotFourOk »

Hey guys,

In a late 1993 Rocky RV (2.8 intercooled TD), I locked the hubs in and pushed the 4H button on the dash but the 4WD light didn't come on. The rear wheels were still only driving and no 4WD.. :cry:

We got out and wiggled the hubs and locking mechanisms a little and the light on the dash came on and away we went with 4WD...

Is this a common problem / is it anything major?? Is it anything to do with the 4H engagement being a push button rather than a lever?

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Post by flynn »

i reakon its a common problem coz when i 1st got my rocky the vacum switches were broken and had to get them replaced and spartacus had no 4wd light either i forget wat was wrong with his but he had only had 2wd as well, same problem as u think il ask him if he doesnt reply to this.
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Post by coffen »

Most free wheeling hubs need to be serviced occasionally due to water or just lack off use. This is a fairly easy job for some one with basic mechanical Knowledge. Remove the hubs & clean them & LIGHTLY grease the free wheeling hub & reassemble. Take your time as I did mine & regreased the wheel bearings at the same time in under 2hrs per side.
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Post by HotFourOk »

Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated...

If it happens again i might check the vacuum lines as mentioned because I've just had the hubs off to change all the CV boots, so they should be fine.

Cheers Fellas...
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