RE: Front Axle

From: Jason Bleazard (jbleazard@home.com)
Date: Mon Apr 12 1999 - 21:45:17 EDT


> Just one question.... Is the front axle engaged by a vaccuum system (like
> Jeep Wranglers) or ??
>
> Brian

Used to be, for at least the first couple of years. I'm not sure when they
changed it, but they went to a simpler system that doesn't fully disconnect.
From what I understand, the extra wear caused by having it always turn in
2wd is less than the maintenance problems caused by the vacuum system.

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