I have an xplorer and the AWD isn't working properly. When i'm in 2WD the left front tire stays locked in AWD. I tried backing it out but it stays in. I think there might be something wrong with the magnets?

 

Have you changed or topped off the fluid? It could also be a short.

 

I changed the fluid and i still have the same problem. Could it be the cold weather? It is about -5* celsius here. Other forums talk about the armature plate being magnatised?

 

I would pull the hub apart and see whats going on inside, there easy to pull apart.

 

I took the hub apart and put it back together and the same thing happened again.
My dealer dosen't stock armature plates so it that must not be the problem

 

my friend has a 00 and his awd was stayin in also, he took it apart to find the front drive shaft were the magnets are there are ***** with a steal retainer looking thing was cracked and broke, after he replaced this it seems to come out of awd easyer now, idk if u already checked this out or not, just some info

 

HEy i am the friend of BIG bad brads with the 00 xplorer 400, its prob not your cv like mine was, that is a different story, if i was you i wud take the magnets and them components out gettem cleaned well and get a new armature plate if you feel it is neccessary, then go from there report anything to the forum we r all glad to help, hope this is of use![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]




Good luck, Haz!

 

hey, thanx for all the help. I took apart the hub again and cleaned everything really good then put fresh oil in. It works better than new now. Thanx again, this saved me paying my dealer big $$ to fix it.