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Old 06-15-2009, 01:20 PM
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Vacuum plunger to engage 4X4 97 F150

How does the vacuum plunger attach to the bracket on my front diff. I lost 4X4 and wanted to check it out. Pulled the plastic cover and and everything is frozen. I see the plunger, a boot and the lever going up to the top of the diff but everything is stuck. What is the best thing to do.

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Old 06-16-2009, 01:21 PM
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Lots of penetrating oil to start. Soak it good. The Vacuum actuator motor, that is what the plunger is called, has a brass fitting that slides into an ear in the axle tube. It is most likely seized. Pull the boot out of the way the and release the e-clip. Try to pull the actuator out of the ear. Here is a picture of what happens if you hit the ear with a hammer.



I should have used more penetrating oil and less hammer. The penetrating oil might be enough to free up the rod in the actuator so give that a shot first.

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