M7040HDC Stays in 4WD

wmwbutler

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I have a 2012 M7040HDC. The 4WD lever operates fine and all indications are that it is out of 4WD, but it never disengages. I use the loader to lift up the front wheels and they don't turn freely. I can get one to turn and it rotates the other tire in the opposite direction with alot of resistance. I have looked at the linkage and don't see anything bent or worn.
 

Dave_eng

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I have a 2012 M7040HDC. The 4WD lever operates fine and all indications are that it is out of 4WD, but it never disengages. I use the loader to lift up the front wheels and they don't turn freely. I can get one to turn and it rotates the other tire in the opposite direction with alot of resistance. I have looked at the linkage and don't see anything bent or worn.
I am with tthorkill thinking it is the limited slip in the front dif..

I will be at my 2012 M7040 tomorrow and will try what you are doing.

Dave
 

wmwbutler

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I am with tthorkill thinking it is the limited slip in the front dif..

I will be at my 2012 M7040 tomorrow and will try what you are doing.

Dave
If I pick up the front wheels with the loader and drive in reverse, both wheels turn.
 

Tx Jim

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Have you checked MFWD linkage to be sure it's still connected correctly. Have you tried driving in reverse a little distance after pushing MFWD control handle down?
 

wmwbutler

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Have you checked MFWD linkage to be sure it's still connected correctly. Have you tried driving in reverse a little distance after pushing MFWD control handle down?
Yes. I have check all the linkage and it is fine. It operates as it should freely. I have drive in reverse with tires on ground and raised.
 

wmwbutler

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Yes. I have check all the linkage and it is fine. It operates as it should freely. I have drive in reverse with tires on ground and raised.
I sprayed everything with pb blast hoping that it will help, but it didn't. Everything looks normal and shift normal, but it still has the front locked in 4wd.
 

Tx Jim

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Have you checked to be sure pin(key 70) & bolt(key 40) are present? I', not even sure I have a clue what task bolt(key 40) performs but Messicks shows to stock that part & key 30
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