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#2 ·
I don't have a D22 so don't know exactly how you engage 4Wd on that. I just twist a dial on my D40.

However, something that will be common to both models is when it is advisable NOT to use 4WD.

DO NOT use 4WD on a sealed surface (normal roads, unless they are covered with snow or ice). Only use 4WD on loose surfaces (those that will allow a wheel to slip / spin)

If you use 4WD on a sealed surface you will suffer 'transmission wind up' caused by the wheels travelling through different radii without the ability to slip and negate that effect. 'Transmission wind up' can / will cause extreme damage to your transmission.

I am sure someone will be along soon to tell you how to engage 4WD on a D22.
 
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Is see you haven't had any other helpful replies.

I think you will find that you have a gear lever for the normal gears and another lever to put it from 2Wd to 4WD high & 4WD low. If this works the same as the D40 that I have then you choose 2WD or 4WD and then use the gearbox as normal.

DONT FORGET TO TAKE HEED OF THE WARNINGS IN MY PREVIOUS POST.

On my D40 model it is possible to swap between 2WD and 4WD (high) while on the move. I do not know if this is the same on a D22. I presume you have no manual with it.

Always be stationery & in neutral before choosing 4WD low.

Hope this helps until someone with a D22 comes along.
 
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Kasey said:
I think you will find that you have a gear lever for the normal gears and another lever to put it from 2Wd to 4WD high & 4WD low. If this works the same as the D40 that I have then you choose 2WD or 4WD and then use the gearbox as normal.
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I previously had a few D22's and the above is correct, use the lever on the left of the main shift lever to choose between 2WD high, 4WD high and 4WD low, and I think there's a neutral position but I'm not sure.

The lever just moves forwards and backwards and you have to push down to select 4WD low if I remember correctly.

I'm not sure about changing while moving, some say it's ok to do it below a certain speed , personally I prefer to do it when stationary and using the clutch.

You should get an indication on the dashboard to advise you which mode you have selected.

If you have been in 4WD and want to go back to 2WD, have selected the lever to the correct position but it's still indicating 4WD, try reversing a few feet and this usually puts it back in 2WD mode.

I think there's usually a sticker either on the back of the passengers sun visor, or on the bottom of the passengers door card with information on it.

As previously stated, do not use 4WD on a sealed surface, only on a surface what will allow the wheels to spin.
 
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no need to stop or press the clutch to switch from 2wd to 4wd High, just change while on the move and obviously not on 60mph the manual says 40mph max.
it does have a neutrial and the 4wd low next, to engane any of both you need to stop the truck completely and use the clutch. never park with N on the transfer case bla bla bla, thats all the manual says pretty much.
basically its the same transfer system as the d40 but better since you dont have stupid electronics to engage the 4wd for you (in a 4wd vehicle lol)
 
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Ok going to try that in a bit when i go out.

On previous attempt i found the 4 wheel drive gear to be quite stiff. Is that normal?
Also when i change the 4 wheel drive gear, the gear stick doesnt sit or slot into anything like the normal manual gears, if you know what i mean. Is that normal?
 
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Gears are definitely a bit stiff, but that might be normal?

The 4 wheel drive indicator on the dash comes on when i engage 4x4. Sometimes i need to drive the vehicle a couple of metres for it to come on when i engage 4 wheel drive.

4x4 gears dont slot in when i select them. So i have no idea which gear i am in.

Been reading about auto locking hubs. Not sure if it makes a difference but i only have the silver hubs on one side of my truck. The other side are missing. Is that what they mean by auto locking hubs or is that something else?
 
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no, the light should come up immediately after you switch from 2wd to 4wd, free wheel hubs is a clutch which is free spinning while in FREE position and locks the wheel with the driveshaft when in LOCK, stock d22 dont have those but have simple locked wheel in the axle all the time. fine if you offroad a lot but pointless if you do supermarket runs. auto hubs means they engage by themselves by a spring loaded mechanism and manual hubs means you have to manual switch them before you want to use 4wd.
 
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We have heard of the 4wd lever seizing up and becoming stiff due to lack of use, it might be worth crawling under to inspect the levers linkage. A bit of squirty on the joint(s) should help.

Make sure your truck has either two locking hubs or none. One on its own could cause damage to the system.
 
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