4x4 shifter

I have a 1998 tacoma ext. cab 4x4 with manual hubs. the problem I am having is that when I shift into high 4wd the shift knob does not stick in 4high you can move it around to the right-like you are about to go to neutral. Is this normal? It has been a year or two since i last used 4wd. I can't remember if this is normal or if when you shift the knob down into 4high it should stay down and not be loosy-goosy. when i shift down the 4x4 indicator light comes on and i believe the 4wheel drive is working. any help with this will be greatly appreciated. thanks, cdog

 

the linkage is probally worn out

 

so this is not normal? if you pull straight down it should stay and not kind of swing right?

 

yea there are gromets in there that should stop it from "sloping around"

 

You have somthing in there that is probally worn out you 4 wheel'n manic!