1996 jimmie 4x4

Trent w · 09-07-2008, 08:39 PM

my friend has a 1996 Jimmie and we got stuck the other day and we notice the 4x4 wasn't working when we press the button for the t-case it turns the front drive shaft but the diff doesn't seem to work any suggestions.

Jason · 09-07-2008, 08:43 PM

Hmm. I think that one is a live front axle so I would say the diff must be blown up. Or the wheels rolling are whats spinning the front driveshaft as the 4wd on those has multiple common failure points. Switches, motors, ect.

85_Ranger4x4 · 09-08-2008, 08:19 AM

My first college roomate had a late 90's Blazer that had a nasty habit of ripping the vacuum line off that goes to the front axle.

Explorin94 · 09-08-2008, 12:29 PM

96 has the electrical actuator for the front axle. Take the old one off get some numbers (don't drive it with it out), or take it to the GM dealership and get a new one. Your actuator is bad.

Trent w · 09-08-2008, 03:30 PM

that's what i thought will the diff fluid drain out if he takes the actuator out
thanks

Explorin94 · 09-09-2008, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Trent w

that's what i thought will the diff fluid drain out if he takes the actuator out
thanks

No the actuator is on the top passenger side.

09-07-2008, 08:39 PM	#1
Trent w Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Year: 1993 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Posts: 35 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	1996 jimmie 4x4 my friend has a 1996 Jimmie and we got stuck the other day and we notice the 4x4 wasn't working when we press the button for the t-case it turns the front drive shaft but the diff doesn't seem to work any suggestions.
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09-07-2008, 08:43 PM	#2
Jason Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Year: (formerly) 200 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Used For: She's gone. I am diesel huntin'! Posts: 3,579 Rep Power: 22 iTrader: (0)	Hmm. I think that one is a live front axle so I would say the diff must be blown up. Or the wheels rolling are whats spinning the front driveshaft as the 4wd on those has multiple common failure points. Switches, motors, ect. __________________ Scary FACT. 50% of all marriages last forever.....
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85_Ranger4x4 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Between Omaha & Des Moines Year: 1985 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: A weapon of massive consumption. Posts: 11,201 Rep Power: 51 iTrader: (0)	My first college roomate had a late 90's Blazer that had a nasty habit of ripping the vacuum line off that goes to the front axle. __________________ 1985 Ford Ranger Custom, 4x4, PA 3" BL, 5.0 HO wannabe, C5 Transmixer, 31 spline T/L 8.8 w/ disc brakes. Build Thread My Ranger is not old; no one would call her old. She has a bluff bow, lovely lines. She's a fine truck: weatherly, stiff and fast... very fast, if she's well handled. No, she's not old; she's in her prime.
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09-08-2008, 12:29 PM	#4
Explorin94 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Farmington Il. Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Trail Slut Posts: 2,139 Rep Power: 19 iTrader: (1)	96 has the electrical actuator for the front axle. Take the old one off get some numbers (don't drive it with it out), or take it to the GM dealership and get a new one. Your actuator is bad. __________________ HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS WINS
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Trent w Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Year: 1993 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Posts: 35 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	that's what i thought will the diff fluid drain out if he takes the actuator out thanks
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