What about going back to 2WD? Can I just let 'er fly since I'll be traveling slow in 4WD anyway? Didn't see anything in the manual about it.
- 4HI
1 Slow down (what speed?) [Not sure speed, under 62 is all I could find for 4HI operation, but complete stop not needed. I'd be under 40 to stay on the safe side, slower the better. Actually it seems to help if you are moving, as long as all 4 wheels are moving together, not spinning out or turning.]
2 Clutch depressed/tranny disengaged Not necessary. Try to avoid use of the clutch during the transfer. You can be in or out of gear, clutch in or out, just hold what you got during the transfer. If you have to move something, you have to, but try to avoid being in the situation you need to. If in doubt, clutch out, that releases the drive train from engine influence.
3 Turn switch to 4HI
4 Re-engage clutch? Not necessary.
Basically 2HI to 4HI and back can be done "on the fly." Long as you are moving in a straight line and all 4 wheels are turning the same speed, it will shift in and out quick and easy. It will do it stopped but you may have to move some for it to completely engage. Just take off delicately enough to start rolling forward or back, reverse seems to work a little better.
- 4LO (Be in 4HI first. I usually go into 4HI as I roll to a stop to go into 4LO)
1 Stop
2 Tranny in neutral/clutch depressed
3 Push switch in and turn to 4LO
4 Watch dash indicator for 4LO and wheels to turn black. Flashing indicators stay solid.
Coming out of 4LO
1 Stop
2 Tranny in neutral/clutch depressed
3 Push switch in and turn back to 4HI
4 See 4HI instructions.
Hope that helps. Be sure and make note in the manual of how the indicator lights work, they tell you what is going on when shifting is in progress and done.
Once you get it in your head it shifts quick. Also be sure and change your t-case fluid on schedule. I found mine started to shift much faster and smoother when I put new fluid in at 30k.