by geeves » Tue Jul 02, 2019 3:08 pm
Right first question
Are all the tyres the same size?
When you put it in 4wd was it on a soft or hard surface?
Part time 4wd is not designed for hard surfaces. If your tyres are all the same size then engaging 4wd will not cause problems in a straight line but if your tyres are mismatched or if you are cornering it puts a lot of stress on things.
First test
start engine engage 4wd drive forwards about 5 meters untill you hear a loud clunk. Stop the engine put back in 2wd neutral. This should lock the hubs in but but the rest of the drive train in 2wd. Get under the front of the car and try and turn both axles in a forward direction. One will be locked the other probably isnt. This is the freewheel to repair. If both are locked try and turn the driveshaft although this would indicate a diff issue
Sanding your knuckles before starting work can help. That way you cant skin them