constant 4wd 80series

Submitted: Sunday, Jul 15, 2007 at 22:40
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Not being use to the mechanical application could some one advise.If the the front drive shaft can turned freely by hand if the vehicle is stationary and not in gear

thanks Chuka
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Reply By: Muzzgit [WA] - Sunday, Jul 15, 2007 at 23:18

Sunday, Jul 15, 2007 at 23:18
Constant 4WD? NOPE!
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Reply By: Rockfish - Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 15:54

Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 15:54
If the vehicle is not in gear, yes it can be turned, although not freely. Turning the shaft by hand moves the vehicle and requires a bit of effort. I do this when undeneath to allow better access to the uni joint grease nipples - of course I do have chocks near the wheels to prevent too much movement :-)
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Reply By: Member - 120scruiser (NSW) - Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 20:24

Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 20:24
No you can't turn it freely.
By attempting to turn it you will turn the front diff, front axles, front cv joints and front wheels therefore moving the vehicle.
120scruiser
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Reply By: Member - DOZER- Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 22:07

Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 22:07
Chuka
Put it back in gear, that complicates the equasion....with transfer unlocked on the dash, and gearboxin gear...and with front hubs unlocked....if there is part time stuff in the transfer, the front shaft will be free to turn....if it is still constant in there, you wont be able to turn it.....
If you leave the box in neutral, the front shaft can turn either constant or part time...because if it is constant,the centre diff will allow you to turn the gearbox now it is uncoupled from the motor...
Andrew
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Follow Up By: Muzzgit [WA] - Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 23:04

Monday, Jul 16, 2007 at 23:04
Assuming it is a constant 4WD, which I think is what he's saying, then there are no Free Wheel Hubs to unlock and therefore you cannot turn the front prop shaft without moving the vehicle.
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Follow Up By: Member - DOZER- Tuesday, Jul 17, 2007 at 13:24

Tuesday, Jul 17, 2007 at 13:24
Gday
Fair comment.....however....this thread has camer out of another where Chuka mentions he has free wheeling hubs on a gxl and doesnt know if it is constant or part time...:)
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Follow Up By: Member - DOZER- Tuesday, Jul 17, 2007 at 13:26

Tuesday, Jul 17, 2007 at 13:26
so following on from that...if it doesnt move with the hubs unlocked, it is still constant and the hubs have been added without the transfer mods.....
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Reply By: Robnicko - Wednesday, Jul 18, 2007 at 09:27

Wednesday, Jul 18, 2007 at 09:27
chuka
when greasing my auto 80 I get one of the front wheels off the ground, put auto in neutral and transfer lever in neutral and front driveshaft spins freely. Same for rear wheel / tailshaft.

Rob
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