I just got a 2000 V8 4WD with 50,000 miles. After changing the transfer and diff fluids I drove around in "4hi" in an open field for about 10 minutes. Everything looked normal (this is my second Tundra).
Although the "4hi" light went out when I changed to 2WD, it doesn't feel like everything disengaged. The steering especially still has the 4WD feeling (stiff), so I was thinking the front auto hubs didn't disengage? Later I did try different combinations of enagaing/disengaging 4WD, but the results are the same.
Where should I begin to troubleshoot? Please fix this address and reply to: wdarinzo@yahoo. com