How does a 2-speed axle work?
The 2-speed axle works on the same basic principles, but with an added planetary gear set inside the ring gear. This works by sliding a clutch gear meshing with the high range clutch plate. When the low range is selected, the sliding clutch gear engages with the low range clutch plate.
What is a 2 speed rear?
Rear Axle – 2-Speed Rear Axle A two-speed rear axle allows the driver to select a low range for greater pulling power and a high range for greater road speed and fuel economy. You can also use these ranges to provide extra steps between transmission shifts when driving on steep grades or fuel economy may be factors.
What is double reduction axle?
1. DOUBLE REDUCTION AXLE: (1) A double reduction axle construction in which two sets of reduction gears are used for reduction of gear ratio to produce higher torque.
How to shift into 3rd on a 2 speed rear axle?
When your about to shift into 3rd (or in the process of shifting, depends on if you have a vacuum operated or electric 2-speed rear) push the splitter button down and continue shifting into 3rd, now your in 3-low. Build your RPMS back up and let off the gas at the same time you pull the splitter button up. Now your in 3 high.
Is there a problem with the 2 speed axle?
If just a control problem, shouldn’t be that bad. Checking all the rubber hoses would be start. Should be reinforced hose, not just heater hose or such on those. Also, the steel tubes will rust where they are clamped or pushed against frame spots. It’s more a PIA problem really, Have Fun! Re: 2 speed axle problem??
How to test the high gear in the axle?
To test the high gear in the axle, remove the vacuum diafram from the rear axle and shift it manualy, if it still jumps in high gear, then the gear set is bad. Or I just though of this, switch the hoses at the axle and see if high gear works now, and low is messed up. Jolly Goodfellow. the 6066 GMC Guy. Jolly’s Truck & Car Show Page.
What causes the rear axle to jump in high gear?
My guess would be in the line from the switch valve to the diafram in the hight side, it pul;led back into low Ok. To test the high gear in the axle, remove the vacuum diafram from the rear axle and shift it manualy, if it still jumps in high gear, then the gear set is bad.