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Pinpoint Test F: MSOS Functional Test

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WARNING: When directed to drive the vehicle as part of this test, drive the vehicle on a hard surface in an area without traffic to prevent a crash. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with the Manual Shift-On-Stop (MSOS) system and manual hublocks should not be operated in 4H or 4L mode with the hublocks set to the FREE position. Doing so can result in damage to driveline components.
NOTE: 4H (4X4 HIGH) and 4L (4X4 LOW) are not intended for driving on hard/dry surfaces.
  1. F1 CHECK FOR 2H INDICATION 
    • Ignition ON.
    • Shift the transfer case shift lever to 2H.
    • Observe the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) 4x4 High and 4x4 Low indicators.
    • Are both indicators off? 
  2. F2 CHECK THE MANUAL HUBLOCK OPERATION 
    • Turn the LH and RH hublocks to the LOCK position.
    • Do the hublocks turn to the LOCK position? 
    • Yes  : GO to F3.
    • No  : INSTALL a new manual hublock as necessary. REFER to HUBLOCK . TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. F3 CHECK FOR MECHANICAL ENGAGEMENT IN 2H 
    • Drive the vehicle in tight turns on a hard surface.
    • Check for the presence of driveline wind up and tire scuff.
    • Is driveline wind up and tire scuff present? 
  4. F4 VERIFY THE SHIFT TO 4H 
    • Shift the transfer case shift lever to 4H.
    • Did the transfer case shift lever shift to the 4H position? 
    • Yes  : GO to  F6.
    • No  : GO to F5.
  5. F5 ATTEMPT TO MECHANICALLY ASSIST 4H SHIFT 
    • While rolling at speed below 5 km/h (3 mph), shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
    • Shift the transfer case shift lever to the 4H position while the vehicle is rolling at a speed below 5 km/h (3 mph).
    • Did the transfer case shift lever shift to the 4H position? 
  6. F6 CHECK MECHANICAL ENGAGEMENT OF 4H 
    • Drive the vehicle in tight turns on a hard surface.
    • Check for the presence of driveline wind up and tire scuff.
    • Is driveline wind up and tire scuff present? 
  7. F7 CHECK THE 4X4 INDICATOR 
    • With the transfer case in 4H, observe the IPC 4X4 indicator.
    • Does the 4X4 HIGH indicator illuminate? 
  8. F8 VERIFY THE SHIFT TO 4L 
    • With the vehicle stationary, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
    • Shift the transfer case shift lever to 4L.
    • Did the transfer case shift lever shift to 4L? 
    • Yes  : GO to  F10.
    • No  : GO to F9.
  9. F9 ATTEMPT TO MECHANICALLY ASSIST A SHIFT TO 4L 
    • While rolling at speed below 5 km/h (3 mph), shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
    • Shift the transfer case shift lever to the 4L position while the vehicle is rolling at a speed below 5 km/h (3 mph).
    • Did the transfer case shift lever shift to the 4L position? 
  10. F10 CHECK FOR MECHANICAL ENGAGEMENT OF 4L 
    • Execute tight turns on a hard surface.
    • Check for the presence of driveline wind up, tire scuff and limited vehicle speed.
    • Is driveline wind up and tire scuff present? 
  11. F11 CHECK THE 4X4 LOW RANGE INDICATOR 
    • Observe the 4X4 low indicator.
    • Is the 4X4 low indicator illuminated? 
  12. F12 CHECK THE SHIFT FROM 4L TO 2H 
    • With the vehicle stationary, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
    • Shift the transfer case shift lever to the 2H position.
    • Did the transfer case shift lever shift to the 2H position? 
    • Yes  : GO to  F14.
    • No  : GO to F13.
  13. F13 ATTEMPT TO MECHANICALLY ASSIST 4L DISENGAGEMENT 
    • Allow the vehicle to roll forward to eliminate shift blockage or driveline wind-up.
    • While rolling, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
    • Shift the transfer case shift lever to the 2H position at a vehicle speed below 5 km/h (3 mph).
    • Did the transfer case shift lever shift to the 2H position? 
  14. F14 CHECK THE MANUAL HUBLOCKS RETURN TO FREE 
    • Turn the LH and RH manual hublocks to FREE.
    • Will the hublocks turn to the FREE position? 
    • Yes  : GO to F15.
    • No  : INSTALL a new manual hublock. REFER to HUBLOCK . TEST the system for normal operation.
  15. F15 VERIFY THAT THE HUBLOCKS DISENGAGE IN THE FREE POSITION 
    • Lift and support the vehicle so that the front tires are a few inches off the ground. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    • Rotate the LH front tire while observing the LH front axle shaft and U-joint.
    • Rotate the RH front tire while observing the RH front axle shaft and U-joint.
    • Does either axle shaft rotate? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new manual hublock on the axle shaft that rotated. REFER to HUBLOCK . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : GO to F16.
  16. F16 VERIFY THAT THE TRANSFER CASE DISENGAGED MECHANICALLY 
    • Apply the parking brake.
    • Rotate the front driveshaft.
    • Does the front driveshaft rotate? 
    • Yes  : The 4WD system is operating correctly.
    • No  : REPAIR the transfer case as necessary. REFER to TRANSFER CASE . TEST the system for normal operation.
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