grinding sound and 4wd wont work

[okimeister]

i have a 95 bronco w/ push button 4x4. when i push the button i hear a gringing sound coming from my driverside front axle and the 4wd doesn't engage...sound like i'm hitting a small bump every few feet when in motion. any ideas?

 

[Broncobuster]

A friend of mine has "E" shift transfercase in his Ranger....his did same and it was the shift solenoid that needed replaced. Maybe same for you.

 

[STLKIKN]

Sounds like a bad auto locking hub... but I can't hear it from hear to be certain!

 

[Shadow_D]

I have to agree with Stalkin, it sounds like a bad auto hub.

 

[Seabronc]

Or a U-joint in the drive axle perhaps. Best way to find out is to take it apart.

Good luck,

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[stubby]

i have the same problem rite now, on the drivers side- yes it's the auto locking hub. i just replaced axle joints that were worse though... check for vacuum leaks for the auto lock though- it may not be dis-engaging all the way