I had the same problem with my 91 Geo Tracker manual hubs...my hubs were siezed up inside. We pulled the hubs off (simple procedure) and found that the *sliding outer gear was frozen solid (rusted), so the man. hubs wouldn't engage when turned to lock position. We slid out the outer gear, and cleaned it up a little. (doesn't require grease). Had to reattach the end of the coiled spring to the inside grove of the outer gear (little tricky), and remounted the hubs on the outer axle and it works fine.
During hard braking, inertia would cause the weight of the vehicle to shift forward towards the front wheels. This is because the momentum of the vehicle is being slowed down, leading to a weight transfer from the rear wheels to the front wheels.
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Your transfer case fluid level may be low. It was on my 2000 and it was extremely difficult (i.e. almost impossible) to shift into 4 high from 2 high, whether stopped or moving. I got the fluid changed and you could use a single finger to shift it after that. If you are trying to shift when the vehicle is moving, make sure the front wheels are fairly straight and your speed is low. Also if you are moving on bare pavement it may be harder. The 4wd systems on the tracker don't use transfer case clutches, so it relies on wheel spin to keep the fron axle in sync with the rear. The wheels won't spin on paved surfaces and the vehicle computer will sometimes prevent a shift. That's also why there is a delay when shifting in 4wd. Hope this helps.
I know in mine which is a 4x4, it means the 4x4 is engaged. The little care picture thing is your vehicle information center. When it is in just 2 wheel drive, only the lights for the rear wheels should be on.
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The actuator on a 4-wheel drive allows the vehicle to shift into 4-wheel drive with the push of a button or a shift of a lever. The actuator allows the front axle to become engaged.
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The clutch disc may have shredded.
Yes, releasing pressure from the brake pedal can result in a shift of weight to the front of the vehicle. When the brakes are applied, weight is transferred to the front wheels due to inertia. When the brakes are released, this weight transfer is reversed, causing the vehicle's weight to shift back towards the rear. This dynamic is particularly noticeable during deceleration and acceleration phases in a vehicle's movement.
I tow a 02 ZR2 4X4 w/auto. I would think its the same so this may help. With the auto transmission in "PARK" and the transfer shift lever in "NEUTRAL" turn your ignition key to "ACCESS" position so the front wheels don't lock and are free to turn. I've towed many miles but I also turn the tracker on every 2-3 hundred miles and shift the transmission back to normal and go thru the forward gear positions to lubrecate itself for insurance. Double chk. shift lever positions before toweing again and leave emergency brk OFF. Good luck.......
Yes, but its a lot of work, you've got to change the transmission, put a front axle in it and all of its parts you've got to go inside then and move the consol so you can put the shift thru, cause the hole for it is there its just covered up.