I assume you have the NV231 transfer case (2HI-4HI-N-4LO)....
2HI to 4HI can be done at any speed up to 55 mph per my '99s manual.
4HI to 4LO should be done at less than 5mph, but no less than barely
moving-- it doesn't engage completely when completely stopped-- rolling
slightly while engaging 4LO will give a slight buzz/grind. Coming back
from 4LO to 4HI should be done in the same manner. DON'T PAUSE in N on
the way into 4LO, it will cause you to grind more. I have found that
moving from 4HI to 2HI sometimes causes a bind in the steering (things
aren't completely disengaged right away)... backing up and or some
turning in the soft stuff before you hit the hard pavement to make sure
things are 'undone' won't hurt.
Sam
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of
Puddlestompa@aol.com
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 8:30 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: How to drive a 4X4
I just got a new truck recently 2000 4.7L 4x4 auto, and have a few
questions
as I did not get a manual.
Do you have to (or is it a good idea to) roll back when you disengage
the 4x4
system like old trucks?
Are you not supposed to go over a certain speed when you are in 4 wheel
drive, if so does it differ for 4lo and 4hi?
Being Shift on the Fly, what speed so I be going and do I have to be
moving?
Aaron
Vancouver, Wa
00 4WD 4.7L V8 CC - Sport
98 2WD 2.5L 4cyl RC -- RIP
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