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I have a 1997 silverado and i cant get the 4wd to engage. when u push the 4hi or 4low button it makes the noise that it locks in but when i drive it doesnt seem to work. i replaced the actuator on the front axle and checked the fuses. can anybody help me out with what the problem might be

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1997 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado 5.7 vortec

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replacing the actuator on the front axle and checked all the fuses

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You will need to start at the actuator on the front axle and see if there is power on the light blue wire when in 4wd and be sure there is ground on the black wire. If all is correct there, then the problem is inside the front axle. This is assuming that the front drive shaft is turning when in 4wd, to be sure you should jack up all 4 wheels and see if the front shaft is turning.

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Expert: zzdaryl
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Answered: 6/7/2008

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