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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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4wd drive not working

i just bought a 98 f 150 4wd 4.6 supercab and 4wd does not work. the drive shaft turns but the diff doesnt where is a good place to start
 
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 05:40 AM
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You'll have to determine if the shift actuator on the front axle is working or on. It's under the black plastic cover on the side of the differential. If not, it could just be stuck from mud/rust/etc. or not getting vacuum, in which case the lines could be cracked or the vacuum solenoids on the firewall could be defective. There's a lot of discussion here on that subject.
Start here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...nt-engage.html
then use the advanced search feature above and enter something like "axle + vacuum" and you'll get a eye full of stuff to read.

 
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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thank you ill try that
 
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