truck stuck in 4x4...

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henry22

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My truck is stuck in 4x4 as if the knob were on 4x4lock but its on 2wd. I noticed this happened when I took my truck up a dirt road. I never once turned my knob into 4x4 on my trip as there was no need. While I was there I let my truck run and the battery died by mistake and got a boost from a friend. It was on my way back down the road that I noticed the 4x4 light was on and 4x4 engaged. Not sure if it was on anytime before that. The funny thing is weeks ago I noticed my truck would not go into 4x4 at all...

Ive read about faulty 4x4 actuators, blocked vacuum lines and a bad transfer case switch. Its pooring rain out so I didnt crawl under my truck yesterday. Where abouts is my actuator located? Does anyone have any diagnosis steps to slimming down the potential fault?

Can I manually put my truck back into 2wd by shift something?

I hope anyone can help. Thanks.
 

JPT

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Can I manually put my truck back into 2wd by shift something?

I hope anyone can help. Thanks.

If you look at the transfer case there will be linkage. You should be able to remove the bracket holding the motor on and manually adjust it. It might be easier to put the truck on jack stands and in neutral because you do not want the transfer case under any load.
 
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