January 13, 200818 yr What is the proper procedure for shifting into and out of 4wd? I have an 89 GL wagon, 5spd with d/r 4wd. Should I worry if it's difficult to shift back into 2wd?
January 13, 200818 yr Never use 4wd on dry ground. Ideally dont use it on just a rain slick road either. If you seriously can not get it back into 2wd after makeing this mistake, Jack up one wheel of the car. This will allow the driveline to unwind, then you can shift it into 2wd. This car does not have a center differnetial. The front axle spins faster then the rear due to the ability to steer. This puts a twist on the drive line. Normally a center diff would alloe the two to turn freely. This is an old school real 4wd (which is actually 2wd) system. nipper
January 13, 200818 yr If it does get "bound up" from being in 4wd. Simply back the car up ten/twenty feet. On snow covered / slushy roads you can shift in/out of 4wd at almost any rational speed. Unloading the transmission (clutch in or gas off) will make it easier. 4 Low must only be engaged at slow speeds or stopped.
January 14, 200818 yr Author The clutch seems to slip up hills as well, and only releases once your foot is totally off the pedal. Is this definitely a new clutch needed, or perhaps a weak cable?
January 14, 200818 yr The clutch seems to slip up hills as well, and only releases once your foot is totally off the pedal. Is this definitely a new clutch needed, or perhaps a weak cable? Weak cable would be unable to dis-engage the clutch. High release is a sign of a cable that is too tight or (more likely) a worn out clutch disc. I've had "high realease" mostly worn clutch discs last 15 or 20 thousand miles though. It's all in how you drive it. Remove the radiator, pull the engine forward with the tranny jacked up off the cross-member just a little. You can rest the engine in the front of the bay while you change the clutch then push it back together again. Subaru's are one of the easiest clutch replacements out there. GD
January 14, 200818 yr Author Subaru's are one of the easiest clutch replacements out there. GD Now that's news I like to hear.
January 14, 200818 yr The clutch seems to slip up hills as well, and only releases once your foot is totally off the pedal. Is this definitely a new clutch needed, or perhaps a weak cable? one: engage or disengage 4wd while moving and the steering straight ahead. if youhave a bind goose the gas or pull off into the shoulder or some other loose surface two: the clutch cable is probably too tight. adjust that first, then the hill holder cable
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