93 Vitara, Shifting into 4x4 is tight

[elbob]

Hey, I am new here and a new owner of a 93 Vitara, 5-speed, with Auto Free Wheel Hubs. Shifting from 2H to 4H and 4L is very tight. Should it be?

It didn't come with a manual and I am supposing that shifting is about the same as other 4x4's, i.e., 2H to 4H on the move under 40 mph; 4H to 4L in neutral at basically a stop?

I'd really appreciate and advise with these issues.

[Shconer]

The transfer case is pretty tight, you might want to change out hte fluid. Also try searching the forum, quite a bit has already been covered about the 4x4.

[elbob]

Thanks, I'll check into that.