'97 z71 - low range 4wd

[g17jimmy]

When I'm shifting into 4low, I put the truck into neutral(4sp auto) and proceed to shift into 4low and there is a grinding presumably from the transfer case. Is this normal? Am I doing something wrong? What is the correct procedure to shift in and out of 4low?

 

-jc

[GM-Tech]

You can engage 4lo in neutral, below 3 mph. It shouldn't grind though you may get a fairly firm clunk.

[COSilver]

You can engage 4lo in neutral, below 3 mph.  It shouldn't grind though you may get a fairly firm clunk.

 

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I used to have the same truck, and came across the same problem the first time I shifted to 4-lo, then someone told me to not stop the lever in the neutral position but simply continue on to 4-lo all in one movement - this worked for me, no grinding, and a slight tight clunk sound.