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4w to 2w clutching problem

ZookFastback
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22 Mar 2013 05:29 #66508 by ZookFastback

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I have always pushed the clutch pedal in when selecting 4wd or going back to 2wd plus, of course, stopping completely to go in and out of Low range, I believe it is easier on the whole driveline. No noise and no fuss so I will stick with this method. My Jimny has the older shift stick.

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22 Mar 2013 07:16 #66511 by Halford

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testing your 4wd on tarmac in a straight line is OK
but there should be no noise at all and it should be smooth

should have said "for a short distance only, say 100m max, enough to test the system :whistle:
personally, if you're looking to buy and it's clanking and clunking, I wouldn't :pinch:

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VAXXi
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22 Mar 2013 08:33 - 22 Mar 2013 08:35 #66521 by VAXXi

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Halford wrote:
testing your 4wd on tarmac in a straight line is OK
but there should be no noise at all and it should be smooth
should have said "for a short distance only, say 100m max, enough to test the system

Actually, as I understand the Jimny's 4WD system, 4x4 on asphalt is just fine as long you don't turn the steering wheel and simply go straight. It's only during cornering when the transmission gets wind up and needs to release it by slipping the wheels.

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22 Mar 2013 09:10 #66523 by Halford

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agree with you VAXXi but Gus2000 has a point ...

No, because the 4 tires have different radio (uneven wear, different tire pressure , different weights on the tire, etc .......)

This makes the same effect in the transmission as turning

so I guess that would have an impact over some distance (maybe motorways or other long straight roads)

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VAXXi
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22 Mar 2013 09:18 #66524 by VAXXi

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Yes, Gustavo's right. But in normal situations, I don't think you'd find such a long and straight stretch of asphalt for these to make an impact. Maybe an airport runway, but that's also limited in length

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22 Mar 2013 09:36 #66525 by gilburton

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I engaged 4WD to run up a pair of ramps as they were slipping on the concrete. When I tried to roll it off it locked up!! Disengaged 4WD and it rolled off no problem!
All I'm trying to say is it's not recommended and you don't need to do it in the dry so why do it??
Rolling back and forward just to see if it engages is fine but personally I wouldn't drive more than a couple of yards/mtrs in 4WD

I started off high and worked my way down ever since :-)

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