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Locking Hubs: Identification

Automatic locking hubs do not have a hub cover mounted control knob. Automatic hubs equipped with shift-on-the-fly system use a vacuum servo and Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) assembly located on left side of front axle housing. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Identifying Shift-On-The-Fly Vacuum Control Servo Assembly
G96B18862Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.