1997 Nissan Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 100

1997 Nissan Pickup Manual

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MANUAL-LOCK FREE-RUNNING HUBS CAUTION ● Never drive in 4-wheel drive (4H or 4L) with the free-running hubs in the FREE position. ● Do not drive your vehicle with the left and right free-running hub set to different positions. ● For the first 300 miles (483 km) it is recommended that you drive in the 2H position with the free-running hubs set in the LOCK position. SD0022 The manual-lock free-running hubs are designed to allow you to engage or disengage the front drive shaft to the front wheels. Before driving, set the free-running hub to the desired position: ● 2-wheel operation - Turn the knob to the FREE position. ● 4-wheel operation - Turn the knob to the LOCK position. Be certain to align the mark on the knob with the ● mark on the wheel hub. ● To ensure proper lubrication of front drive components, drive in the LOCK position for at least 10 miles (16 km) each month. 4-19

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The manual-lock free-running hubs are de-
signed to allow you to engage or disengage
the front drive shaft to the front wheels.
Before driving, set the free-running hub to
the desired position:
2-wheel operation — Turn the knob to
the FREE position.
4-wheel operation — Turn the knob to
the LOCK position.
Be certain to align the
±
mark on the knob
with the
mark on the wheel hub.
CAUTION
Never drive in 4-wheel drive (4H or
4L) with the free-running hubs in the
FREE position.
Do not drive your vehicle with the
left and right free-running hub set to
different positions.
For the first 300 miles (483 km) it is
recommended that you drive in the
2H
position
with
the
free-running
hubs set in the LOCK position.
To ensure proper lubrication of front
drive components, drive in the LOCK
position for at least 10 miles (16 km)
each month.
SD0022
MANUAL-LOCK
FREE-RUNNING HUBS
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