By disabling AWD what would you gain? You could pull the front drive shaft but if it is not engaged it is only free spinning. The front end is still turning the axles and differential. Now if you had lock outs on the front hubs you might be doing a bit of savings. Question though is why buy a...
My 2007 Sport in AWD or auto engagement (I am guessing here) is engaged by a sprag type of slip engagement probably similar to the big military 6x6 5 tons but miniaturized. I have a 76 3/4 W200 Dodge Power wagon that is really front wheel drive in the normal mode, which is great as that's where...