1986 Dodge Dakota Rear Wheel drive only works on passanger

Tiny
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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?
Friday, May 14th, 2010 AT 6:10 PM

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Tiny
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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)
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Friday, May 14th, 2010 AT 10:29 PM
Tiny
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This may help as well.

mark.

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

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