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On Fri, 22 Sep 2006 01:11:06 GMT, "Mike" <mik@localnet.com> wrote:
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>"Eric R Snow" <etpm@whidbey.com> wrote in message
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>> On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 22:59:29 GMT, "Mike" <mik@localnet.com> wrote:
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>>>"Eric R Snow" <etpm@whidbey.com> wrote in message
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>>>> Greetings All,
>>>> I have a new to me 92 4X4 extended cab pickup with automatic hubs, 5
>>>> speed, and the V6 engine. When in 4 wheel drive the wheels bind when
>>>> turning at low speed. For example if I'm in a dirt parking lot making
>>>> a fairly tight turn and moving at about walking speed the truck seems
>>>> to bind. Like it wants to go straight instead of turning. And I can
>>>> hear the back tires and front tires alternately slipping. I have been
>>>> told that this is normal. Backing up in 4WD and turning does the same
>>>> thing. After straightening the wheels but still moving backwards the
>>>> wheels still seem to drag or bind. And the truck jumps a little. Once
>>>> moving straight ahead this binding goes away. The truck rolls equally
>>>> well straight ahead whether in 2WD or 4WD. Is this binding really
>>>> normal?
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>>> Yes
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>>> The other question I have is about 1st gear popping out
>>>> sometimes. If I'm not careful the truck will pop out of first gear. I
>>>> believe this is because it is not going all the way in to gear.
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>>> It may be an easy fix. Remove the shifter from the top af the tranny.
>>>There are 2 bushings, one on the end of the shifter and another that the
>>>shifter rides in. If either of these is broken it will cause the problem
>>>you
>>>have.
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>>> I
>>>> think the gear shift lever is not moving as far when this happens.
>>>> Once in gear completely though it will not pop out no matter what I
>>>> do. It only happens when I'm in a hurry and not really paying
>>>> attention to how far I'm pushing the gear shift. Could this be an
>>>> adjustment problem?
>>>> Thank You,
>>>> Eric R Snow
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>> Greetings Mike,
>> Thanks for the speedy response and the good advice. Since the binding
>> is normal can you tell me why?
>> Cheers,
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> When you make a turn your front tires turn at a different speed than the
>rear tires. When you are in four wheel drive the transfer case locks both
>front and rear driveshafts together, so they are forced to turn at the same
>speed. Now, when you make a turn in four wheel drive, the front and rear
>tires still want to travel at different speeds but this is not possible
>because the driveshafts are locked together. The only way they can turn at
>different speeds is if the tires slip. That is why you only want to use four
>wheel drive on a loose or slick surface such as snow or loose dirt. If you
>use four wheel drive on a hard surface, such as a paved road, it will cause
>the drive line to bind up. If this binding cannot be relieved by tire
>slippage you can break parts in your drivetrain.
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Greetings Andrew and Mike,
You both gave me a clear and concise explanation for the binding.
After reading them it became obvious. I should have figured that out
myself. And thanks Andrew for the recall info. I'll e-mail Toyota
today and see if there are any that apply to my truck.
Cheers,
Eric