Since the waterproof seals in the dial section of the locking hubs are undoubtedly made of a material which is impervious to oil such as Nitrile (Buna N) which is what your auto tranny has in it, try this; Remove the hub(s), drill a small hole in the recessed part of the dial, fill a container slightly larger than the hub with ATF to a level a little above the hole, and let it sit overnight. Being the daring person I am I would squirt a shot of penetrating oil in the ATF also. In the morning, clean them up, work them with pliers, and put a sheetmetal screw back in the hole along with a dab of sealer. Let us know the outcome.
For those who are skeptical you could use something else such as silicone penetrant.
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Brent Bradley Scenic photographer and former mechanic with car and motorcycle drag racing background. Also, avid snowmobiler.......retired. The Ex; custom mudflaps
Warranty guys just love throwing these around, I just got a second set free under warranty when I brought it in for 4x4 not engaging. Got a free set last spring? When I complained I couldn't turn them, 4wheel was working fine and they still just tossed some new ones on. Like giving kids candy on halloween it seems with these things.
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Warranty guys just love throwing these around, I just got a second set free under warranty when I brought it in for 4x4 not engaging. Got a free set last spring? When I complained I couldn't turn them, 4wheel was working fine and they still just tossed some new ones on. Like giving kids candy on halloween it seems with these things.
So what is it they give you? From what I understand they can't be taken apart. (Never looked very deep into it)
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Brent Bradley Scenic photographer and former mechanic with car and motorcycle drag racing background. Also, avid snowmobiler.......retired. The Ex; custom mudflaps
I did the Guzzlers clean and lub last fall, they still work like a charm. I think it took about an hour start to finish. I do remember some parts looking/working a little different then the guide, but similiar enough It shouldn't cause any concern.
I know how they come apart but 1 said they hand out new dial units which don't come apart.
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