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black beauty Newbie
Joined: 08 Jan 2010 Posts: 2 Location: S WALES
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 17:43 Post subject: Help? This 4x4 is all new to me |
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Hi,
I've just purchased a Vitara JX 1999 model. Can anybody give me some adivce on how to use the W wheel drive. When do I select the 4W H or 4WL before or after I turn the hubs?
Does everyboy find that the steering gets very hard? Where can I get an owners manual?
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DaiRees ****
Joined: 12 May 2007 Posts: 289 Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales (God's Country!)
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 21:27 Post subject: |
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Yes the steering does get very hard in 4WD
The front free wheeling hubs are just there to reduce drag on the transmission when it's in 2WD, lots of trucks don't even have them. I'd suggest it may be easier to engage the hubs before selecting 4WD but I don't think it really matters. _________________
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DaiRees ****
Joined: 12 May 2007 Posts: 289 Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales (God's Country!)
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 21:32 Post subject: |
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Forgot to say Zooks don't have a centre differential so don't use 4WD on a dry road road because you'll get what's called transmission wind up which may damage something in the transmission, in fact there's no need for it on a wet road either, I only use it on slippery or loose surfaces.
Top tip for getting it back into 2WD after a 4WD session is to reverse a couple of metres first, then it should slot right in nice and easy. If you don't reverse you'll find yourself trying to force it which again isn't good for the car. _________________
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