03 explorer xlt 4.0
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03 explorer xlt 4.0
What's up guys and gals, I've been having a hard time diagnosing the problem with my exp. It turns on , but won't go into gear. The driveshaft spins when I try to put it into gear but it doesnt engage into the rear axle. What could be the problem here?
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Welcome to FTE. That is an unusual situation. The drive shaft is splined into the transmission and bolted to the rear axle via u bolts. So, I have to assume you are getting some spin in neutral.
I would take your question to the Explorer section and see if anyone else has had a similar problem.
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I would take your question to the Explorer section and see if anyone else has had a similar problem.
Don't forget to check out the Kentucky chapter. It's a quick way to get to know some of the folks close to you.
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If your driveshaft is turning and everything is bolted up properly to the rear axle, with the pinion turning etc. AND the vehicle does not move, then you have a broken rear axle, probably to the point where the whole thing needs replacing, case and all. It is possible to clean out a section of a ring gear, but you usually get terrific noise, clunking and worse. OR both your axles are broken.
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