Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) four wheel drive question

[JFringer]

The actuator to lock in the hubs on the front axle of my truck is leaking around the gasket. im getting ready to replace it and i wanted to know how hard it is to replace that gasket. Can any one give me step by step instuctions on how to do it?

 

[n7gxz]

If you're refering to the gasket between the CAD and the axle you remove 4 bolts, take off CAD, clean old gasket off, install new gasket, line up fork on CAD with collor in axle, install CAD, and put in bolts.



Kevin

 

[RHoch]

be careful some times the bolts break off in the housing. then you have to drill them out. not fun. i broke two off in mine.

 

[Huff N Puff]

Before they break:

be careful some times the bolts break off in the housing. then you have to drill them out. not fun. i broke two off in mine.

Use penetrating oil the night before,tap around the bolt with a small hammer to loosen the corrosion,and warm it with a small blow torch.