2000 Ford F350 lockouts frozen

2000 FORD F-350
109,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TOMCCUE
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My lockouts are frozen and can't be turned. Any suggestion on how to free these up?
Apr 9, 2009 at 2:44 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

this is a common problem with standard 4X4's, it is caused by axle creep that is due to the fact the front and rear tyres are different rolling diameters and you have no central diff, what you can do is drive in reverse for a few meters and this should help un load the hubs, they should disengage, try this.

mark (mhpautos)
Apr 9, 2009 at 2:57 AM
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