1992 Chevrolet Silverado Front Drive Shaft Engages Wheels Wont Turn Checked

1992 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
150,000 MILES
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CHRISBAIRD
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my front drive shaft engages,but the wheels wont turn. I have checked the voltage going to the acctuator, and i have 12 volts. where do I go from here.
Nov 24, 2012 at 9:47 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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you may have 12 volts but is it pulling in the sun gear for the 4 wheel drive. you need to verify the ground on the other side.

Roy
Nov 24, 2012 at 9:49 AM
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CHRISBAIRD
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How do i go about that?
Nov 24, 2012 at 10:39 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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use your voltmeter you used to check the other side for power on the front axle. if you have power, then it is not grounded. if there is no power, it is grounded

Roy
Nov 24, 2012 at 10:46 AM
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CHRISBAIRD
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I'm very new to this 4wd stuff! what exactly do you mean when you say check the other side?>??How and where???
Nov 24, 2012 at 11:00 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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how did you check the the 12 volts????

Roy
Nov 24, 2012 at 11:05 AM
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CHRISBAIRD
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There are two wire plugs on the acctuator, I unhooked them and used my voltmeter to test for 12 volts coming to them.
Nov 24, 2012 at 11:32 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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good, how many wires were hot??

Roy
Nov 24, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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