4x4 wheel lock

[rockyrunner99]

The front drivers side wheel started making noises this week. It started intermittently, but is now constant. I do not fully understand how they work, I have the auto locks. It sounds like it is trying to engage but the spline is grinding. There is grinding and rattling coming from the wheel. I have a diagram of the parts, is there a common one that fails. This is my first 4x4, how difficult is it to take this apart and get back together? thanks

 

[crzybil87]

Im not too sure on the auto locking hubs. But check to see if the dial is in the middle somewhere. Make.sure it should be set to auto or off

 

[nobodyspecial]

If its an auto hub of this generation, it wont have a dial. The auto hubs are generally pretty weak. Its more than likely trashed. Upgrade them to Warn lockout hubs for added strength and reliability.

 

[crzybil87]

I stand corrected... told ya I wasn't too sure. Im used to the newer super duty auto hubs

 

[Lost]

If its making moise get it off asap . They can break down and chunks can ruin bearings and races . I Had it happen. I like the autos but they r old and weak to say the least .

 

[carharttboy07]

I have auto's on my truck and they suck im going to replace them here soon

 

[crzybil87]

Id swith em to manual hubs. I love mine. I just hate gettin out to lock/unlock em and climb back in

 

[rockyrunner99]

can I just remove some of the parts, put the cap back on and drive it like that, with out 4 wheel drive for a while?