Questions & Answers for: k1500 front differential

...front differential on my 89 k1500 and there is play on the driver side shaft comming out of the diff Does the end of the shaft next to the diff feel loose or is it just the cv shaft? Usual problem is ...

...to make sure the switch on top of the transfercase is operating properly, if so, then make sure the front actuator has power to it...The actuator on the front differential has a high failure

...lights up and shows 4 low but 1993 4x4 gmc 1500 lights up and shows 4 low but front axle wont pull you need to replace the front actuator on differential it was a common problem for these to go ...

...front part of differential takes gear oil 85/120 wt. both differentials I would use synthetic oil and would run 85/120 however if the rig has been well used you might want to go with a higher weight ...

4 wheel drive doesn't work, front driveshaft is engaged. its the stupid actuator in the front differential. You can change it or order a posi lock unit

...k1500 truck. I've located 1 out of 2 actuators but the second one appears to be in the transfer case maybe? HELP I had this problem in the middle of nowhere. On the passenger side of the front ...

...front differential that engages the front differential which are a common problem. They are easy to change but cost a few $$. There is also a switch on the transfer case that tells the actuator when ...

...front differential they burn out frequently. They electronically lock up front differential. I bought a manual actuator from a 4X4 shop for $250.00 no more problem and no worry that if I had bought ...

...k1500 i found the front differential axle bearing in bad could this be the problem? does it worse when u hit a bump in the road Of course is the differential axle bearing and yes when you hit a bump ...

...k1500 I from 4wd to 2wd the front axle stay's locked in. I have to take the actuator out wiggle the "pin" inside the differential to unlock it. the pin may be locked in because of torque wind up from ...