Hey,

My 4X4 will only work in reverse, it works perfect in reverse, when i put it into gear to go forwards, no light no nothing. I have just replaced my rear anxle on the left side? 4X4 was working perfect prior to the anxle being replaced. Any suggestions on what to do? Thanks

1998 Polaris Sportman 500

 

Rear driveshaft wont have any thing to do with awd,probably selector switch in shift box responsible for no awd in forward especially if awd light not on. Try low range also and PUSH a little harder on shift lever,if awd lights up then switch worn. Switch can wear and not make full contact usually in hi range (most people use this the most) in low makes better contact,reverse almost never a problem.Part of it is switch wear and possible internal shift box lever wear at the same time. I have had a bunch of these over the years. Good Luck

 

sill not coming on

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: bmack

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Probably switch!! Can have reverse but not forward when switch worn.

 

is it a eazy fix? how much is a new one? is there a way to get around it

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: bmack

is it a eazy fix? how much is a new one? is there a way to get around it</end quote></div>

Must take shift box apart,have to be a little careful since has spring pressure. You will see switch,replace with redesigned switch follow wires into terminal board rehook up,good time to change oil also,fill to where oil barely covering internal shift arms(on the older models 5-30/10-40 sufficent

 

Hey my 97 sportsman is doing this also but the 4x4 will come in and out did you figure your problem out?