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Inspection And Verification




Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Systems - Mechanical Shift

Inspection and Verification

1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical system concerns.

Visual Inspection Chart





2. Carry out the Manual Shift-On-Stop (MSOS) Functional Test. GO to Pinpoint Test F. Pinpoint Test F: Manual Shift-On-Stop (MSOS) Functional Test

3. If the concern is still present after the Manual Shift-On-Stop (MSOS) Functional Test, GO to Symptom Chart - Mechanical Shift or GO to Symptom Chart - NVH. Symptom Chart - Mechanical Shift Symptom Chart - NVH