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- Ford F150-Stang
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If it is a V8, it's an AWD. There is not a selector, manual or electric, for any change to the transfer case. It is always engaged. Therefore, there is no 4HI to be "stuck" in.Ok, when I go look at this, how do I test the 4wd or AWD to make sure it's working properly? How do I make sure it's not stuck in 4HI? Thanks, Scott
To check the VC you can do one of two things.
1. You can pull the front driveline and park it on an incline. Put mark on the ground and/or tire and if the viscous coupling is working properly, it will "creep" forward about an inch in an hour.
2. Jack up the rear end. Put a 2X4 all the way in front of each front tire, and it must touch both tires (so don't get it at Home Depot). Start the Explorer, and put it in drive and let it idle. It should just sit there. If it tries to pull itself over the 2X4's - the coupling is toast.
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