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An NP203 works by a differential like a rear traction unit. The front is always locked to a chain, so it will alway turn with the driveshaft. If the diff unit in the T-case is bad, you just took off the part that makes the transfercase work. You would have to have it in high lock (which locks the diff) and see if the front turns.