2000 Dodge Ram 1500 4 wheel drive, when putting in 4 wheel drive it makes a knocking noise when in mud.

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CarGurusOct 18, 2013 - to get it into 4LOW is to 1st get it into HI and then stop and shift it intoLOW. ... I have a 98 Dodge Ram 1500 that I can not get the 4 wheel drive to ... what web site can i go to so i can see how the inside looks on timing gears.

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Nov 1, 2000 - This shift will be easier if you momentarily release the accelerator pedal. Apply a ... Do not attempt to shift to or from 4L while transmission is in gear or clutch is engaged. ... OK, now when you shift into 4WD it gets a little more complicated. .... I have a 97 RAM 1500 Club Cab Sport 4 X4 and I am having

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Ram 1500 Won't Shift Out Of 4 Wheel Low - Ram got locked into 4 wheel low. Found this ..... It would not go into full time 4 wheel drive or go into 2 wheel drive.

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This is because the 1500 series is considered light duty regardless of whether it is 2x4 or 4x4. When you add the large mud tires and wheels to the vehicle, that alone stresses the hubs and transfer cases. Add in the overevvving and sudden start-stop jolts of mudding, and you have all the making of drive train failure. If you want to play big boy games, get big boy equipment.

Check the front U-Joints, sounds like one is worn out.

I had the same problem (same truck). I replaced the axle u-joint solved the problem. I recomend replacing both side at the same time.

your transfer case controls you 4 wheel drive it is between front wheels it drives the front wheels

check all the front end moving parts for looseness, ball joints, tie rods, upper and lower arm bushings, wheel bearings, brake mounting supports, swaybar bushings, if it makes noise and shifts it its dangerous to drive

check the cv axles for wear such as torn rubber boots, when in 4 wd the noise should be even worse

the ansew i found is replacing the seal around the joint and from both end removing it and cleaning it out i had rocks in mine from going threw water and mud ita a all day deal but a twenty doller fix axle shaft oil seal is all i had to replace

Sounds like either your hub assembly or front axel universals.

There should be a plug on the front/steer axle. unplug the actuator. this should unlock it.