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gwagener - 9/25/2004 8:37 AM
I reinstalled the front propeller shaft today since the previous owner took it off.[xx(] When I tested it and put the gear lever to 4x4 Hi range, It felt like the axle was braking/holding the movement. THe only to cure it was to put it back to 2WD and back to 4WD then I could drive normally.
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If the previous owner (and you afterwards) have driven the truck more than a few miles/kms without the front driveshaft in place, you have most likely seriously damaged the internals of the transfer case.
It is the front drive shaft which drives the lubrication pump; and without it, your internal gears will run dry and be damaged.
This may be what you are experiencing now.
Also, if you are attempting to run in SA or GA on dry pavement, you will experience a similar phenomenon due to "wind up" of the axles.