Pre-Inspection Precautions

To avoid accidental change-over from front-wheel drive to four-wheel drive while the engine is running, the following precautions should be observed during inspection or adjustment.




1. When rear wheels are on the ground and the front wheels are raised or placed on a drum tester:
a. When not actually performing inspection or making adjustment, the engine should be turned OFF and the 4WD change-over switch in the OFF position.
b. Be sure the tires are chocked and the body secured with a chassis hook.
c. When not rotating the tires, place the transmission in "P" range.
d. Be sure the parking brake is applied fully.




e. Before inspection and adjustment, place the select lever in "N" range and start and run the engine at idle. Then. with the front wheels off the ground, rotate them both in the same direction and confirm that they do not lock. If the wheels lock, they are in four- wheel drive.




2. When all four-wheels are jacked up:
a. When not actually performing inspection or making adjustment, the engine should be OFF.
b. If four-wheel drive is not necessary, the change-over switch should be in the OFF position.
c. When not rotating the tires, place the transmission in "P" range.
d. Be sure the parking brake is applied fully.