vacume shift motor

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PLUMN69
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how do i check the vacume shift motor on a 2001 dodge 1500 4wd? the front axles are not disengaging when shifted into 2wd.
Feb 25, 2006 at 9:49 PM
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JPAM
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THE best way is probally going to be removing the vacume shift motor cant remember real name 4 it...
Located on front axel houseing, passinger side, rear..

driver tire> ()---o-m-() < Pass. tire( m standing for motor...& looking at it from rear) Had same problem wth my 98 Ram.. Got cold out & there was water in motor and froze..
Took it out & warmed it up and lots of water came out.. Worked just fine but now currently stuck in4x4 again.. thinking rusted now.. Price for part about $120 to $160..
let me know how it works out..
Feb 26, 2006 at 12:14 AM
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name actuator pump(motor)
Feb 28, 2006 at 1:56 AM
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My 1987 Dodge Dakota 4x4, auto, V-6, carb will
not come out of 4-wheel drive (high) without my
stopping, killing the engine and waiting several
seconds. I have been told by a xmsn. mechanic
the front differential vacuum actuator should be
replaced. The estimate is $350. Anyone else
have this problem and solved it himself? [email protected] P.S. It's also called a
front differential shifter.
Apr 17, 2006 at 10:43 AM
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JPAM
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sorry but that seams kinda high for a max hour job... pump for mine is about 140.oo it really isnt that tough of a job to do..

jess s.
Apr 25, 2006 at 8:54 PM