Opinion on Defeating AWD Function to Reduce Low Speed Shudder

I have a '96 OB (auto tranny) with about 225K miles, and it has had the well-documented low speed shudder while turning, (i.e. parking lots, etc.), since about 150K miles. I believe the fix is replacing the clutch pack (?), in the neighborhood of $500 + labor.

As an alternative to repairing it, I am considering putting in (or is it taking out?) the fuse that defeats the AWD function. I figure I can always put it back in this winter, as needed. I'm wondering:

1) will this address the shudder problem?

2) will it do any damage to the vehicle, keeping the AWD suppressed for a long duration?

Thanks!

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arcsound
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Insert the fuse to disable the AWD, this won't cause any problems, but check if the problem goes away after the fuse is inserted. Ed B.

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ed

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