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Shifting Procedures
2H To 4H AUTO Or 4H AUTO To 2H
Shifting between 2H and 4H AUTO can be made
wi
th the vehicle stopped or in motion. The
preferred shifting speed would be 0 to 45
mph
(7
2 km/h). With the vehicle in motion, the
tr
ansfer case will engage/disengage faster if
you momentarily release the accelerator pedal
after completing the shift. Do not accelerate
while shifting the transfer case. Apply a
constant force when shifting the transfer case
lever.
2H/4H AUTO To 4H PT Or 4H PT To 2H/4H
AU
TO
Shifting between 2H/4H AUTO to 4H PT can be
ma
de with the vehicle stopped or in motion. The
preferred shifting speed would be 0 to 45
mph
(7
2 km/h). With the vehicle in motion, the
tr
ansfer case will engage/disengage faster if
you momentarily release the accelerator pedal
after completing the shift. Do not accelerate
while shifting the transfer case. Apply a
constant force when shifting the transfer case
lever.
NOTE:
 Do not attempt to make a shift while only the
front or rear wheels are spinning. The front
and rear driveshaft speeds must be equal for
the shift to take place. Shifting while only the
front or rear wheels are spinning can cause
damage to the transfer case.
 Delayed shifts out of four-wheel drive may be
experienced due to uneven tire wear, low or
uneven tire pressures, excessive vehicle
loading, or cold temperatures.
 Shifting effort will increase with speed, this is
normal.
During cold weather, you may experience
in
creased effort in shifting until the transfer
case fluid warms up. This is normal.
4H PT/4H AUTO To 4L Or 4L To 4H PT/4H AUTO
With the vehicle rolling at 1 to 3 mph (2 to
5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission into
N
E
UTRAL (N), or press the clutch pedal on a
manual transmission. While the vehicle is
coasting at 1 to 3
mph (2 to 5 km/h), shift the
tr
ansfer case lever firmly to the desired
position. Do not pause with the transfer case in
N (Neutral). Once the shift is completed, place
the automatic transmission into DRIVE or
release the clutch pedal on a manual
transmission.
NOTE:
Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the
ve
hicle completely stopped; however, difficulty
may occur due to the mating teeth not being
properly aligned. Several attempts may be
required for clutch teeth alignment and shift
completion to occur. The preferred method is
with the vehicle rolling at 1 to 3
mph (2 to
5 km/h). Avoid attempting to engage or disen-
gage 4L with the vehicle moving faster than 1 to
3 mph (2 to 5 km/h).
WARNING!
Failure to engage a transfer case position
completely can cause transfer case damage
or loss of power and vehicle control. You
could have a collision. Do not drive the
vehicle unless the transfer case is fully
engaged.
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