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No front wheel drive

Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 1:25 pm
by siggie
:cry: went out with gezook today, found that I've got no front wheel drive, we pulled the spring locking hub thingies out and cleaned them up while we where out and put it back together but hasn't fixed the problem.
I have have no unusual noises or vibes. what do you guys think before I pull her apart? :x :bad-words:

Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 1:33 pm
by Damo
Even though you pulled the hubs apart already I reckon that's still the most likely culprit. Are you sure they are engaging properly?

Try jacking the front axle off the ground. Have someone hold the driveshaft, engage the hubs and spin one of the wheels. IF the hubs are engaging properly the other wheel should spin the opposite direction. If it doesn't then one of the hubs may not be engaging. It could also be a broken axle shaft or something like that.

EDIT: Not to be a smart arse but you DID put it in 4WD didn't you? Just to be sure engage 4WD and have someone check if the front shaft spins when you move.

no front

Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 1:38 pm
by siggie
thanks damo
I ve got to go and clean all the mud off so I can start
I will try the jack up and check firs tthanks jeff

ruined our day

Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 1:40 pm
by siggie
The worst of it is it spoiled our day out. she did well considering but we still had to turn back and come home , just gotta fix her now