1986 Dodge Dakota Rear Wheel drive only works on passanger

1986 DODGE DAKOTA
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SUGARLICK74
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1986 Dodge Dakota Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I just found out that my 2 wheel drive truck only has ONE wheel turning--the rear passenger side. What could be causing this, and how can I inspect/repair?
May 14, 2010 at 6:10 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

If this is a standard diff don't worry that is how it is..... with both wheels off the ground often only one will turn, if you lock up that wheel, the other will drive, if you had a broken axle you will go nowhere at all, it's all to do with the action of the spider gears with in the differential.

Mark (mhpautos)
May 14, 2010 at 10:29 PM
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This may help as well.

mark.


https://www.2carpros.com/how_does_it_work/differential.htm
May 14, 2010 at 10:31 PM
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