1973 four wheel drive issue

Asked by Cirrus_1030 Jan 20, 2017 at 10:05 AM about the Dodge RAM 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My four wheel drive isn't working. I heard a clunk in the front end, and noticed
the drive line to the front will spin then clunk and free spin for a second then
grab again. Is this a front differential (spider gear issue) or a transfer case
issue?

2 Answers

F_O_R answered 7 years ago

If the driveline keeps spinning then I am guessing there is a problem with the front differential or the locking hubs.

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Albea_749 answered 7 years ago

if drive shaft spins and grabs you have issues in differential for sure.sounds like spider gears in diff are broke or ring gear damage

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