17
Differential Lock Cable Adjustment
TRANSAXLE AND HALFSHAFTS
1
2
3
1464
Figure 17-26
Differential Lock Lever and Spring with
Cable in UNLOCK Position
1465
Figure 17-27
Place Handle in the Locked Position
7.
Release the park brake and rotate the passenger side rear tire by hand. The driver side rear tire should rotate in
the opposite direction.
8.
At the instrument panel, place differential lock handle in the LOCK position
9.
The spring (1) at the transaxle should stretch (gaps between the coils) and pull the lever (2) towards the front of
the vehicle
. The lever (2) should stay in the locked position.
2
1
1466
Figure 17-28
Differential Lock Lever and Spring with
Cable in LOCK Position
10. Rotate the passenger side rear tire by hand. The differential should lock the rear axle shafts together and both
rear tires should turn together in the same direction.
11. At the instrument panel, place differential lock handle in the UNLOCK position and rotate the passenger side rear
tire by hand. The differential should unlock and the driver side rear tire should rotate in the opposite direction.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Place bed locking pin in the stowed position and lower the cargo bed
.
14. Connect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Connecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles on page 1-4.
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