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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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Unhappy help!!! 4 wheel drive issue

hello all! i have a bit of an issue. i was plowing last night and lost my 4 wheel drive on my 1994 ford f-350 7.3idi . when i tried to shift it in it just makes a grinding noise?. same thing with 4 wheel Low. any ideas? T-case, u-joints?
 
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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When in 4wd, can you turn the driveline by hand? Where is the grinding coming from? Transfer case or front end?

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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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You need to give more information. With engine off, transmission in Park and parking brake on then shift transfer case to four wheel drive with front hubs unlocked. Can you turn the front driveshaft? If you can then you have a shift linkage problem or a transfer case problem. If the shaft does not turn then the problem is in the front axle or locking hubs.
You can find out where by lifting each front wheel, locking the hubs and turning the wheel. If everything is good the wheel will not turn.
Hope this helps.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 01:34 AM
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to me it sounds like t-case or linkage.does it sound like your grinding the gears in a 5 speed?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 07:10 AM
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Auto or manual hubs.......
 
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