Steve_RI Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 i'm going to need 4WD this weekend, big snowstorm, so heading north. The shifter for 4 wheel drive was very stiff (auto hubs). It engaged fine, but I could only test it briefly...didn't want to take any turns on the pavement. Granted I do not use 4 wheel a lot, but it's never been that much effort to engage 4 wheel. Is there a linkage that I can spray or is this a lubrication issue at the hubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialWarr Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 That's probably the linkage behind the transmission on the left side. There is a ball and spring arrangement that "indexes" inside the transfer case that never seems to get serviced. I would give a shot of some spray grease or other lube on the linkage joints, that should be a big help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_RI Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 Thanks, I'll spray it tonight when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_RI Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Sprayed the linkage and it loosened right up. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan55 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 What type of lube did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_RI Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 I just spayed it down good with WD-40....it was too cold out to mess around. When it warms up I'll use some spray grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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