1998 Nissan Frontier Owner's Manual - Page 119

1998 Nissan Frontier Manual

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TO SHIFT TRANSFER CASE: From 2H to 4H SHIFT PROCEDURE FOR AUTO-LOCK FREE-RUNNING HUBS Move the transfer lever to 4H at speeds below 25 MPH (40 km/h). It is not necessary to depress the clutch pedal. Perform this operation when driving straight. Move the transfer lever to 2H. This can be done at any speed, and it is not necessary to depress the clutch pedal. Perform this operation when driving straight. NOTE: For two-wheel drive operation, set the free-running hubs in the disengaged position. AUTO-LOCK hubs will not disengage until the vehicle is moved about 3 feet (1 m) in the opposite direction of travel: ● When driving forward, stop and move 3 feet (1 m) in reverse. ● When backing up, stop and move 3 feet (1 m) forward, then move the vehicle about 3 feet (1 m) in reverse. This will allow for better fuel economy, quieter ride and less component wear. From 4H to 2H 1. Stop the vehicle. From 4H to 4L or 4L to 2. Depress the clutch pedal. 4H 3. Depress the transfer lever and move it to the desired 4L or 4H position. From 2H to 4L 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Depress the clutch pedal. 3. Depress the transfer lever and move it to 4L. Change gears quickly and smoothly. 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Depress the clutch pedal. 3. Depress the transfer lever and move it to 2H. NOTE: Follow the NOTE shown in shifting from 4H to 2H. From 4L to 2H 5-18 Starting and driving

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TO SHIFT
TRANSFER CASE:
SHIFT PROCEDURE FOR AUTO-LOCK FREE-RUNNING HUBS
From 2H to 4H
Move the transfer lever to 4H at speeds below 25 MPH (40 km/h). It is not necessary to depress the clutch pedal. Perform
this operation when driving straight.
From 4H to 2H
Move the transfer lever to 2H. This can be done at any speed, and it is not necessary to depress the clutch pedal. Per-
form this operation when driving straight.
NOTE:
For two-wheel drive operation, set the free-running hubs in the disengaged position. AUTO-LOCK hubs will not dis-
engage until the vehicle is moved about 3 feet (1 m) in the opposite direction of travel:
●
When driving forward, stop and move 3 feet (1 m) in reverse.
●
When backing up, stop and move 3 feet (1 m) forward, then move the vehicle about 3 feet (1 m) in reverse.
This will allow for better fuel economy, quieter ride and less component wear.
From 4H to 4L or 4L to
4H
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Depress the clutch pedal.
3. Depress the transfer lever and move it to the desired 4L or 4H position.
From 2H to 4L
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Depress the clutch pedal.
3. Depress the transfer lever and move it to 4L. Change gears quickly and smoothly.
From 4L to 2H
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Depress the clutch pedal.
3. Depress the transfer lever and move it to 2H.
NOTE:
Follow the NOTE shown in shifting from 4H to 2H.
5-18
Starting and driving