my chevy 1998 k1500 grinds while in 4wheel drive when i put a strain on it

Asked by Ken Oct 13, 2014 at 11:49 AM about the 1998 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Silverado RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

when my truck locks in to fwd its fine untill i put a minimal strain on it then i hear a
grinding noise and it seems like it comes out 4wd.

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It all depends where the grinding is coming from. Could be front axels, front differential, transfer case, front drive shaft. Those are where I would start looking

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