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1998 Dodge Ram

Tiny
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  • 1998 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I recently replaced the ball joints and had front axle out I put it all back together and now my four wheel drive does not work it worked before. Any ideas i'm stumped!
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 AT 6:11 PM

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Tiny
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Have you checked for vacuum leaks?
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Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 AT 10:20 PM
Tiny
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Yes I checked vacumn and its good
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Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 AT 3:37 PM
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When you shift to 4wd, do you have a shifter on the floor or is it an electric shift?
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Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 AT 10:34 PM
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I have 4x4 shifter in floor. Also when we replaced ball joints and was putting front axle back in we had trouble getting passenger side axle back in dont know if that has anything to do with it. Thanks
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Thursday, October 21st, 2010 AT 7:45 PM
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Did the axle seem to eventually slip into its splines?
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Friday, October 22nd, 2010 AT 7:19 AM
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Yes I am driving vehicle now. Just need to fix 4x4. It will not lock into 4 wheel drive.
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Friday, October 22nd, 2010 AT 10:50 PM
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The only thing I can think of is there is a slide that engages the axle. It must not be engaging. It could be stuck or not aligning.
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Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 AT 12:05 AM
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Ok thanks so much
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Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 AT 8:43 AM
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I hope I helped. Let me know what you find. Everything other you have checked and seems to be working. That is the last think I can think of at this point.

I look forward to hearing from you.
Joe
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Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 AT 10:05 PM
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Ok I will let you know and thanks youve been a big help!
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Sunday, October 24th, 2010 AT 5:47 PM

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