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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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Does anyone know where this blue tube goes? These photos are on the passenger side in the engine compartment by the firewall. These are the same colored tubes that connect to the vacuum disconnect and also on the transfer case. Thanx in advance.
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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If memory serves I think that is a one way vent
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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It is a vent for the front diff, The round thing on the end is a one way check valve..
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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So it doesnt connect to anything?
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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No you diff vent is buy your brake booster,it will have a white cap on it.
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by geeknik
So it doesnt connect to anything?
Its connected to your TC to engade the front axle when you put it in 4X4
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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Ok then so does this end of the blue line connect to anything?

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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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No
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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Dang. Ok. Thank you. Do you have any ideas then why my 4WD wont work? I have an NP231 transfer case. When I move the lever to go into 4 hi/lo I get nothing, nothing engaging, no front wheels grabbing. Any ideas?
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 12:53 AM
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anyone.......well it is almost 11pm
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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I take it you have jacked up one front wheel and checked to make sure the light bulb isn't out. Generally, the culprit is the vacuum diaphragm on the axle disconnect. They are replaceable or you can opt for a more expensive cable operated disconnect. Another option is to take it apart and put some washers in so that it is connected all the time.
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