vacuum disconnect button in dash
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Hey all, I just purchased another cherokee but this is my first Renix. It's an 87 Pioneer. Someone installed an air valve/button thing into the dash and I was hoping you all could explain how it works. iirc this is for the front axle vacuum? The **** will spin and tighten but if i spin it too far it releases the air. There is also a big red button on the front of it.
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Need a pic.
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From you short description, it sounds like the control for a posi-lok differential locker.
https://www.amazon.com/4x4-Posi-Lok-.../dp/B004TOLDOA
https://www.amazon.com/4x4-Posi-Lok-.../dp/B004TOLDOA
With air? Or vacuum......
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Follow it to it's other end. Likely passenger side of front axle. snap a few pics. Also, let's see pics of your transfer case shift indicator.
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I don't know about that. The pic showed up fine.
I'm guessing it's a Posi-Lock cable that can be trashed and set to something more reliable.
Pic of axle area for confirmation.
What makes you think it's air operated by the way?
I'm guessing it's a Posi-Lock cable that can be trashed and set to something more reliable.
Pic of axle area for confirmation.
What makes you think it's air operated by the way?
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I can spin the **** and it builds pressure. Releases if I spin too far. And I’m pretty sure I can hear it leaking air when I stop if I leave it loose.
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Again. More noggin pokin on your end.
Axle pic. Rear side passenger front axle.
Axle pic. Rear side passenger front axle.