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'99 Suburban feels like its dragging after using 4WD

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Old Jan 22, 2019 | 4:32 PM
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I have a 1999 suburban, 5.7, automatic. Replaced the transfer case 13 months ago and for the last six months feels like the front axle is still engaged after using the 4WD. I replaced the Actuator Solenoid last spring, but still does it. I was told that one of the springs inside the differential could be the problem. No codes have popped either. Any other ideas?

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Old Jan 25, 2019 | 1:15 PM
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Originally Posted by coachchip
I have a 1999 suburban, 5.7, automatic. Replaced the transfer case 13 months ago and for the last six months feels like the front axle is still engaged after using the 4WD. I replaced the Actuator Solenoid last spring, but still does it. I was told that one of the springs inside the differential could be the problem. No codes have popped either. Any other ideas?
When you make a turn does it fell OK or does it start jumping ?
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 6:01 AM
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Originally Posted by oilcanhenry
When you make a turn does it fell OK or does it start jumping ?
Yes, still feels like the front axles/wheels are engaged
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Old Jan 27, 2019 | 3:34 AM
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Yes, still feels like the front axles/wheels are engaged
And its not good for your tires. It MIGHT be possible that you acutator is not working properly, allowing for 4WD.
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Old Jan 27, 2019 | 7:01 PM
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Originally Posted by oilcanhenry
And its not good for your tires. It MIGHT be possible that you acutator is not working properly, allowing for 4WD.
that has crossed my mind that it is defective.
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