Interaxle Lock Operation

sdp dm 16.03.003

Notice: The interaxle lock should not be engaged on a vehicle with obviously spinning wheels. Engagement at high speed or power can damage the axle(s).

Note: If the interaxle lock is engaged when the engine is turned off, the interaxle lock will disengage.

Do not wait until traction is lost and the tires are spinning before engaging the interaxle lock.

  1. With the engine running, press the upper half of the interaxle lock switch to engage the interaxle lock. Do not wait until traction is lost and the tires are spinning before engaging the interaxle lock.
  2. If the vehicle is moving, briefly let up on the accelerator until the interaxle lock engages. An indicator light on the interaxle lock switch illuminates when the lock is engaged. Depending on the vehicle configuration, a buzzer may also sound.

    3. Notice: Do not operate the vehicle continuously with the interaxle locked during extended good road conditions. To do so could result in damage to the axle gearing and excessive driveline and tire wear.

  3. Proceed over poor road conditions with caution.
  4. Press the lower half of the interaxle lock switch to disengage the interaxle lock after leaving poor road conditions.
  5. If the vehicle is moving, briefly let up on the accelerator to allow the interaxle lock to disengage, then resume driving at normal speed. Once the interaxle lock disengages, the indicator light will go off.
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Parent topic: Interaxle Lock, Tandem Axles
Document Number: 0000110764
Manual Publication Date: 2024-09-03
Topic Publication Date: 2024-05-02