Re: 1997 Dakota questions

From: Rob Agnew (ragnew@islandnet.com)
Date: Wed Dec 18 1996 - 00:09:25 EST


Larry:
Are you sure that the 97 4wd operates that way? I understood that Chrysler
only did the vacuum thing for one year and the 97's simply engage at the
transfer case, therefore the front axle and drive shaft is turning even in
2wd.

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> Don't know about the HD driveline, but the Dakota doesn't have "hubs" in
> the traditional 4WD sense. The 4WD hookup is located on the right front
> axle housing and is vacuum operated. A splined coupling slips over the
> outer piece of the right front axle connectiong the halfshaft to the
> differential. You can't forget to lock your hubs that's for sure.
>
> Larry Elliott
>
>

 



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