problem turning in 4 wheel drive in my 95 runner

[95runnerlover]

when I put the truck in 4 wheel drive and try to turn, it clicks and pops and feels like something is catching and releasing, I'm wondering if this is something to be worried about or if I just need to try it on the dirt

 

[thirstyturtle]

You should never run 4wd in dry asphalt, especially turning! That sound is the sound of your repair bill going up and up and up...

Seriously, don't do that anymore.

 

[95runnerlover]

so I shouldn't have it looked at?

 

[thirstyturtle]

Nah it's fine! Even on dry dirt if you turn the wheel all the way you'll feel it trying to grind but in that situation the friction on the dirt isn't enough to grind gears, it just skips over the dirt, but on asphalt it may grind the gears. The problem is that when you put it in 4wd the front and rear axles have to rotate at the same speed and that isn't possible when they're at different angles on a surface that won't allow slipping. Essentially you should not put it in 4wd unless you're on a surface that will allow at least some wheel slip. Even if there's snow on the road, unless it's completely coating the road I wouldn't use 4wd, for instance if it's been plowed and there are dry pavement spots or ruts, I would avoid 4wd for fear of messing up differentials.

what you're describing is perfectly normal behavior, just don't do that again, haha.

Good luck!

PS: I don't think you screwed anything up if you only did that a little bit, so don't worry too much!

 

[T?@\7]

sounds like your cv axles may have taken a shat.
Go offroad and try doing the same thing, MY AXLES NEVER MAKE NOISE, IT IS NOT NORMAL.

 

[95runnerlover]

ok thanx guys, I will take it to the dirt on monday and see how she sounds, but in the meantime I will leave it in 2 wheel drive lol I just bought it so I am trying to make sure everything is solid

 

[fourwd1]

As mentioned above, if you are driving on any kind of hard surface, the part time 4WD system will bind up, causing the type of symptoms you describe.
If it still happens in a loose surface such as mud or dirt, then you might have a problem.