[gwagener]

I reinstalled the front propeller shaft today since the previous owner took it off.[xx(] When I tested it and put the gear lever to 4x4 Hi range, It felt like the axle was braking/holding the movement. THe only to cure it was to put it back to 2WD and back to 4WD then I could drive normally.

Then I tried 'climbing' a few curbs (tall ones) in the front of my house with 4WD lo range, it worked fine until I got off the curb then I felt the 'braking' again, then 'recycled' the gear then it was fine again. I assure you the brakes are fine and I believed the braking come from the axles(s). Is this the normal characteristic of the drivetrain? Would this be some type of drivetrain braking mechanism when decending on a steep hill?

Thanks for the help.

Regards,
Chairil.