Popping noise in front end?

Popping noise in front end?

02-04-2003, 04:17 PM

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patrobertson

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Popping noise in front end?

Finally got some snow in Utah and my front axle is taking along time engage and when I am in snow its fine, but when I am just on a wet corner it sounds like the axle disconnect is popping or skipping. Checked the front cover and it is not running hot or warm, fluid was changed not too long ago. The popping noise does not go away even when I straighten out, I have to stop and than its fine.
Could it not be engaging all the way? I have checked the vaccum lines on the front housing, but maybe I am not getting enough vaccum. Is there a way to check. Is the metal on the disconnect soft or will I maybe have to replace it.
Thanks for any help,

Shane (Pat's son)

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