1998 Dodge Ram 4 Wheel Drive Actuator

1998 DODGE RAM
167,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TBRONSON0
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I have a 1998 Ram 1500 4X4 auto trans. the 4 wheel drive will not engage. From what I have heard it is the Front Drive Axle 4wd Shift Actuator. the parts that I have seen on the internet are only the Vacuum Baffel. Would I need to replace the Actuator Motor as well or should this Vacuum Baffel fix the problem? the Baffel is only around $150 and the entire assembly is around $300.
Oct 5, 2009 at 6:09 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Do you have an electric shift or manual?
Oct 6, 2009 at 3:21 AM
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TBRONSON0
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Manual 4X4 shift, automatic transmition
Oct 6, 2009 at 4:24 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You need to follow the vacuum lines from the intake to the transfer case, to the vacuum canister, to the front axle to see if you are losing it at any one point.
Oct 6, 2009 at 6:22 AM
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