I have a GMC Safari Van
2006-09-02 17:01:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
look and see which way the motor is turned,if sideways then front wheel drive
2006-09-02 17:05:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The van is either All-Wheel-Drive, or Rear-Wheel-Drive. Under the van, at the rear axle, is a bell housing, smack dab between the wheels That makes it a RWD . If there are no shafts with conical-shaped, accordion-pleated rubber boots (CV, or Constant Velocity Shafts) connected to the inside of the front wheels, at the center of the wheel,it is a RWD. If there are, it is an AWD.
I have yet to see a FWD GMC Safari/Chevy Astro van.
BTW: the Manual does not always specify which drive your specific vehicle has. The VIN does.
2006-09-02 17:55:51 · answer #2 · answered by d_cider1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a rear driver unless equipped with all wheel drive. Then it is an all wheel drive! Safari is standard equipped rear drive always.
Just look underneath any car and see if it has a driveshaft going from the transmission to the rear wheels or shafts going to the front wheels.
2006-09-02 17:05:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look under the van for a drive line to the rear of the vehicle.but im positive a safari is rear wheel drive
2006-09-02 17:05:27 · answer #4 · answered by motorman19780 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are rear wheel drive as a standard. There are all wheel drive Sarari's also.
If it has AWD there will be a transfer case and a short drive shaft running to the front of the van.
An obvious sign would be AWD badges on the van
2006-09-02 18:00:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look underneath the car...... on the rear axel if you see a little 3-5 inch bump in the center of it then it is rear wheel drive. That bump is called a differential. It would connect to the drive shaft which would be connected to the motor up front. If that dosn't help then call the dealership and give them your VIN # and they can look it up. goodluck!
2006-09-02 17:05:22 · answer #6 · answered by ondreforsure 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
turn the front wheels all the way to the right. look from the drivers side into the wheelwell and see if there's a drive-shaft going to the center of the wheel. if not, it is rear wheel drive.
2006-09-02 17:10:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 05:55:43 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look underneath for a drive line it connects to the rear end end.
if no drive line its a front wheel drive.
2006-09-02 17:06:34 · answer #9 · answered by the_wire_monkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look under the car and see which axle has a differential box. It could be the front axle, the back axle, or both (if it is a 4-wheel drive).
2006-09-02 17:05:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its a mini van it is more likely front if it a convertion van or full size it will be rear wheel
2006-09-02 18:17:43 · answer #11 · answered by damn_van098 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋