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Posted on Jan 26, 2011

I have a 2003 Chevy 3500 diesel dually 4x4. When the shift lever for the 4x4 is engaged, nothing happens. I have purchased an actuator but am unsur as to the location as it doesn't look like anything around the transfer case. Are there different actuators for push button versus mechanical shifting?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 02, 2009

SOURCE: 4wd not engaging

Is it a two wire actuator or a three wire actuator? The two wire ones are pretty unreliable. that is why Chevrolet converter them to the three wire. Check for power and ground on the two wire in 4wd. For the three is should have one ground wire, one wire that is hot in 4wd, and one wire that is hot in 2wd.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 25, 2009

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Have to pull the front wheels, next back out the two caliper bolts (Allen head), next slide the caliper out of it's seat and set up on the spindle, careful not to damage the flex brake line. This will now free the rotor to come off the spindle. This is also a good time to check/replace brake pads. Chances are if your changing rotors, due to brake damage, warped or other, the pads need changed. This is simply done by sliding the old pads out and placing a C clamp over the piston to back it into the caliper housing to allow room to install new pads. Apply a little antisieze lub behind the pad between the piston and also anywhere the new pad bears. Install the caliper in reverse order and put the wheels back on. Remember to test the brakes before hitting the road, The new pads will have to be pushed out by applying brakes a few times. Then you should be good to go.
Hope this helps.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 19, 2009

SOURCE: 4x4 not working 0n 91 chevy pickup k 1500

The actuator can be tested with hand vacuum tester. I don't believe it will work without the actuator.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 23, 2009

SOURCE: 4/04 ford f150 4x4 front axle actuator won' t stay disengaged

Even though you checked the vacuum lines and found no leaks it does not mean there isn't a problem. The check valve in the line closest to the firewall actuator is probably your problem. Had the same issue replaced this line and solved it. The check valves in the vacuum lines are your best next guess.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 20, 2010

SOURCE: 1990 Chevy 1500 4x4 won't engage 4 wheel drive

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