Step 1:
- Release the accelerator pedal.
- As you release the accelerator, apply light pressure to the brake pedal.
- This will help slow the truck down and make it easier to downshift.
Step 2:
- Lift the shift lever up to the "N" position.
- This will put the transmission in neutral.
Step 3:
- Select the desired lower gear.
- Move the shift lever down to the desired gear, which should be one gear lower than the current gear you are in.
Step 4:
- Release the clutch pedal.
- Release the clutch pedal slowly to allow the gears to engage smoothly.
- If you release the clutch pedal too quickly, the truck will jerk and the transmission could be damaged.
Step 5:
- Accelerate.
- Accelerate gradually to avoid putting too much strain on the transmission.
