How to Replace Four Wheel Drive Actuator 2004-12 Chevy Colorado
Created on: 2012-11-05
Find out how to replace a damaged or defective 4wd actuator with just a pair of slip-jaw pliers and this how-to video
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step 1 :Disconnecting the Axle Actuator
- Disconnect the axle actuator wiring lead
- Twist out the axle actuator with slip joint pliers or an adjustable wrench
- Pull off the axle actuator
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step 2 :Connecting the Axle Actuator
- Put the new actuator into place
- Twist on the axle actuator with slip joint pliers or an adjustable wrench
- Connect the axle actuator wiring lead
Tools needed
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Adjustable Wrench
Slip-Joint Pliers
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In this video, we're going to show you how to change a 4-wheel drive axle actuator. This is if your 4-wheel drive engages but your rear wheels spin and your front wheels are not getting traction. It's usually the axle actuator that goes bad. You'll need either a pair of large slip joint pliers or a large adjustable wrench. Also, you may want jack and jack stands, but you can do this without raising the vehicle.
For the 4-wheel drive shift actuator, come right up here from the front. You don't even really have to jack your truck up off the ground. It's right here. Disconnect the lead just by lifting up on that right there, and pulling it out. Use a nice big pair of water pump or slip joint pliers. You see it took a little bit of force to get it to go. Then it just turns out. It is kind of an epoxy coated thread, so it does take it a little bit of force to get it out. I'm just going to speed up through that. Just a tip: have your new one ready to go because there is some oil that will leak out of the front axle.
Here's the new actuator from 1AAuto. Only the color is different. Push in a little bit and get it started in. Speed up here again as I thread it in. Then again, use my pliers or if you have an adjustable wrench, the right size, you can use that as well. Tighten up the actuator and reconnect your lead and you're all set.
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