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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 41-5
Main casing components – Vehicles
from 03 model year
1Retaining plate
2Stake nut - intermediate shaft
3Bolt - retaining plate
4'O' rings - intermediate shaft
5Bearings and outer tracks - mainshaft input
gear
6Mainshaft input gear bearing housing
7Cover plate
8Bolt - cover plate
9Selective shim
10Mainshaft input gear
11Oil filler/level plug
12Bearings and outer tracks - intermediate gears
13Intermediate gears14Bottom cover plate
15Bolt - bottom cover plate
16Selective spacer
17Mainshaft oil seal
18Oil drain plug
19Main casing
20Intermediate shaft
21Locating dowel
22Detent ball - high/low selector
23Detent spring - high/low selector
24Detent plug - high/low selector
25Neutral warning switch - Automatic gearbox
only - North America and Japan
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 41-9
1Breather pipe, banjo bolt and sealing washers
2Bolt - high/low cross shaft housing and
abutment bracket
3Selector cable abutment bracket
4Multiplug bracket
5Hollow plug
6High/low cross shaft housing
7'O' ring
8High/low cross shaft and lever
9Front output shaft - Differential lock - If fitted
10Dog clutch - Differential lock - If fitted
11Warning lamp switch - Differential lock - If fitted
12Detent plug - Differential lock - If fitted
13Detent spring - Differential lock - If fitted
14Selector shaft - Differential lock - If fitted
15Detent ball - Differential lock - If fitted
16Threaded spacer - Differential lock - If fitted
17Front output housing
18Spring and clips - Differential lock - If fitted
19Bolt - cover plate
20Cover plate
21Selector fork - Differential lock - If fitted22Bolt - front output housing
23Hollow plug
24Circlip
25Front output flange
26Steel washer
27Self-locking nut
28Felt washer
29Oil seal
30Output shaft bearing
31Bearing spacer
32High/low detect switch
33Selector finger and shaft - Differential lock - If
fitted
34'O' rings - Differential lock - If fitted
35Bolt - selector housing - Differential lock - If
fitted
36Selector housing - Differential lock - If fitted
37High/low selector finger
38Front output shaft - Vehicles not fitted with
differential lock
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 41-11
1Breather pipe, banjo bolt and sealing washers
2Bolt - high/low cross shaft housing and
abutment bracket
3Selector cable abutment bracket
4Multiplug bracket
5Hollow plug
6High/low cross shaft housing
7'O' ring
8High/low cross shaft and lever
9Front output shaft
10Dog clutch - Differential lock
11Warning lamp switch - Differential lock
12Warning lamp switch - Differential lock
13Aluminium sealing washers
14Selector shaft - Differential lock
15Aluminium sealing washer
16Front output housing
17Spring and clips - Differential lock
18Bolt - cover plate
19Cover plate
20Selector fork - Differential lock
21Bolt - front output housing22Detent plug - Differential lock
23Detent spring - Differential lock
24Detent ball - Differential lock
25Hollow plug
26Circlip
27Front output flange
28Steel washer
29Self-locking nut
30Felt washer
31Oil seal
32Output shaft bearing
33Bearing spacer
34High/low detect switch
35Selector finger and shaft - Differential lock
36'O' rings - Differential lock
37Bolt - selector housing - Differential lock
38Selector housing - Differential lock
39High/low selector finger
40Washer
41Nut
42Differential lock selector lever
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 41-13
Description
General
The LT 230SE transfer box is mounted at the rear of the gearbox and transmits drive via high or low reduction ratios
to the front and rear axles via the propeller shafts. The high/low ratios are 1.211:1 and 3.32:1 respectively.
Transfer boxes fitted to this model have the prefixes 41D and 42D to the unit serial number. Prefix 41D denotes that
the unit is not fitted with interlock whilst 42D denotes that interlock is fitted.
Vehicles up to 03 model year – Whilst similar to LT230Q transfer boxes fitted to other models, the LT230SE transfer
box has certain engineering modifications incorporated which are as follows:
lUprated torque capacity
lModified front and rear output and cross shaft housings
lIntermediate gear bearing pre-load now controlled by a selective, non-collapsible spacer
lSpeedometer drive and driven gears not fitted for this application
lModified high/low sleeve
lModified front output flange and mud shield
lDifferential lock fitted to certain vehicles, but no longer driver operated
lFixed setting of differential lock warning lamp switch on vehicles fitted with differential lock
Vehicles from 03 model year – The LT230SE transfer box is as described above for vehicles up to 03 model year
with the following modifications:
The following items are introduced on vehicles from 03 model year
lRibs added to main casing to reduce operating noise
lRevised machining process for intermediate gears to reduce operating noise
lBearing retaining nut on the differential carrier has patchlock added to the threads
lInterlock solenoid moved from main casing to selector lever assembly
lIntermediate gears modified with machined internal shoulder and bearing circlips deleted
lDriver operated differential lock
lHigh/Low selector shaft fitted with spring assist
lExisting differential lock switch replaced by 2 new switches of improved design with the additional switch installed
adjacent to the existing switch location.
Construction
The transfer box comprises three main assemblies; the main casing, the front output housing and the rear output
housing. Both output housings and all cover plates are sealed to the main casing by sealant; mud and water ingress
being prevented by mud shields located on the output flanges.
Main casing
The main casing carries the mainshaft input gear, the intermediate gears and the differential, together with the high/
low range gears, selector shaft and fork. The front and rear output housings are bolted to either side of the main
casing.
Transmission neutral sensor
A transmission neutral sensor is fitted on automatic gearbox vehicles for North America and Japan. The sensor is
connected to the BCU and is normally in the open position. The sensor provides an earth path for the BCU which then
interprets the signal and activates an audible warning generated by the IDM if neutral is selected on the transfer box
when the ignition is on.
Transfer box interlock solenoid - Automatic gearbox vehicles
An interlock solenoid is fitted for North America and Japan. The solenoid is located on the top of the transfer box main
casing on vehicles up to 03 model year or on the selector lever assembly on vehicles from 03 model year. The
solenoid is connected to the transfer box relay which, in turn, is controlled by the IDM. The purpose of the solenoid is
to prevent neutral being selected on the transfer box when the ignition key is removed, thereby locking the box in
either high or low ratio.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 41-15
Functionality – Vehicles up to 03 model year only
The function of the differential lock used in previous applications is performed on this vehicle by the Electronic Traction
Control System. However, for the purposes of 2 wheel rolling road testing , the differential lock components are
retained. For all driving conditions however, the differential lock must be set in the unlocked position.
Up to 03 model year specification shown
The differential lock must only be engaged for 2 wheel rolling road testing as engagement of the lock disables the
traction control feature and inhibits correct operation of the electronic brake distribution and hill descent features. It
will also be necessary to disconnect the propeller shaft from the transfer box output shaft driving the axle whose
wheels are NOT on the rolling road. The lock may be engaged/disengaged by using a 10 mm open ended spanner
on the flats (arrowed) machined on the differential lock selector shaft.
Vehicles not fitted with a differential lock may be identified by there being no cover or selector shaft (arrowed) on the
front output housing.
WARNING: VEHICLES NOT FITTED WITH A DIFFERENTIAL LOCK MUST NOT BE TESTED ON A ROLLING
ROAD WHERE THE ROLLERS ARE DRIVEN BY THE VEHICLE.
Functionality – Vehicles from 03 model year only
The differential lock must be engaged for 2 wheel rolling road testing. It will also be necessary to disconnect the
propeller shaft from the transfer box output shaft driving the axle whose wheels are NOT on the rolling road. In
addition, the ETC system must be deactivated by either, removing a fuse (10A fuse 28 in the passenger compartment
fusebox, labelled ABS) or disconnecting the ABS modulator pump. This must be done with the ignition switched off.
Note that the SLABS ECU may record a system fault.
The lock can be engaged or disengaged using the selector lever.
WARNING: VEHICLES NOT FITTED WITH A DIFFERENTIAL LOCK MUST NOT BE TESTED ON A ROLLING
ROAD WHERE THE ROLLERS ARE DRIVEN BY THE VEHICLE.
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41-16 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Differential lock warning lamp switch - if fitted - Vehicles up to 03 model year
A differential lock warning lamp switch connected to the SLABS ECU and operated by movement of the selector fork
and shaft is screwed into the top of the output housing. The switch connects to earth when the differential lock is
engaged.
Differential lock warning lamp switches - Vehicles from 03 model year
Vehicles from 03 model year are fitted with two differential lock warning lamp switches.
Both switches are of a new design and are fitted into the top of the front output housing. The switches are connected
to the SLABS ECU and are operated by movement of the selector shaft.
Both switches have an aluminium washer which seals the switch to the casing and also sets the switch position,
removing the requirement for a setting procedure.
Both switches are connected in parallel to earth when the differential lock is engaged. This earth is sensed by the
SLABS ECU which illuminates the differential lock warning lamp in the instrument pack.
Differential lock warning lamp - Vehicles up to 03 model year – if fitted
The differential lock warning lamp is located in the instrument pack and provides a warning to the driver when the
ignition is switched on that the differential lock is engaged. The warning lamp illuminates in a Red colour.
With the lock engaged, the traction control and electronic brake distribution warning lamps will also be illuminated.
Disengagement of the differential lock should be carried out with the ignition switched off. The warning lamps must
be extinguished when the ignition is switched on again.
Differential lock warning lamp – vehicles from 03 model year
The differential lock warning lamp is amber coloured and is located in the instrument pack.
When the lock is engaged, the warning lamp is illuminated and the instrument pack sounder emits three audible
chimes. When the lock is disengaged, the warning lamp is extinguished and the instrument pack sounder emits three
audible chimes.
Rear output housing
The rear output housing carries the output shaft and flange. A cable operated transmission brake is attached to the
housing, the brake drum being attached to the output flange.
The rear output shaft is supported in the housing by a single bearing and is splined into the differential rear sun gear.
Lubrication
Lubrication is by splash, oil filler/level and drain plugs being located in the main casing.
Internal pressures caused by thermal expansion and contraction are avoided by the use of a plastic breather pipe
venting the interior of the box to atmosphere. The pipe is attached to the top of the high/low selector housing by a
banjo bolt and is then routed in a continuously rising path into the engine compartment where the open end is secured
by a clip attached to the engine cylinder block.
Oil temperature warning lamp switch
An oil temperature switch is fitted to V8 engine models up to 03 Model Year. In the event of the transfer box oil
approaching maximum recommended working temperature of 145°C (293°F), the switch will close and a warning
lamp in the instrument pack will be illuminated.
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REPAIRS 41-27
19. 03 Model Year onwards - if fitted: Release
and disconnect both differential lock warning
lamp switch multiplugs from main harness.
20.Remove cable tie and multi plug from bracket
on transfer box.
21.Release transfer box breather pipe from
bulkhead clip.
22.Remove 4 bolts from transfer box bottom plate,
position support plate LRT-99-010 to transfer
box and tighten bolts. 23.Position gearbox support jack and secure
support plate to jack using 4 bolts.
24.Remove 3 bolts securing transfer box to
gearbox.
25.Fit 3 guide studs LRT-41-009 through
transfer box bolt holes to support it during
removal.
26.Remove 2 bolts and nut securing transfer box
to gearbox.
CAUTION: If securing stud is removed
during this operation, it must be discarded
and a new stud fitted.
27.Position a jack to support gearbox and engine.
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41-28 REPAIRS
28.Remove 4 bolts and nut, remove gearbox RH
mounting.
29.With assistance, remove transfer box from
gearbox.
30.Remove input shaft oil seal.
+ TRANSFER BOX - LT230SE,
REPAIRS, Oil seal - input shaft.
Refit
1.Fit new input shaft oil seal.
+ TRANSFER BOX - LT230SE,
REPAIRS, Oil seal - input shaft.
2.Clean transfer box to gearbox mating faces.
3.Raise transfer box on jack and align to guide
studs LRT-41-009.
4.Clean transfer box to gearbox bolt threads.
5.Apply sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to bolt and
stud threads.
6.Fit and lightly tighten 2 bolts and nut securing
transfer box to gearbox. If new stud is to be
fitted, apply sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to
stud threads and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
7.Remove guide studs, fit and lightly tighten
remaining 3 bolts.
8.Tighten bolts and nut by diagonal selection to
45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
9.Position gearbox RH mounting and tighten
bolts to 85 Nm (63 lbf.ft).
10.Tighten gearbox RH mounting nut to 48 Nm
(35 lbf.ft).
11.Remove 4 bolts securing support plate to
gearbox jack.
12.Remove 4 bolts securing support plate LRT-99-
010 to transfer box and remove plate.
13.Clean bottom plate bolt threads.
14.Apply sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to threads
of 4 bottom plate bolts.
15.Fit 4 bolts securing bottom plate to transfer box
and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
16.Position breather pipe and secure to bulkhead
clip.
17.Connect multiplug to reverse light switch. 18. Up to 03 Model Year - if fitted : Connect
Lucars to differential lock switch and multiplugs
to high/low ratio switch and neutral sensor.
19. 03 Model Year onwards - if fitted: Connect
differential lock warning lamp multiplugs,
secure harness.
20.Position high/low ratio selector cable and
secure with clevis pin and 'C' clip.
21.Position differential lock selector cable to
differential lock selector cable abutment
bracket and tighten locknuts sufficiently to
retain cable.
22. If fitted: Fit differential lock selector cable to
transfer gearbox and secure with clevis pin.
23. If fitted: Adjust differential lock selector cable.
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ADJUSTMENTS, Cable - selector -
differential lock - adjust.
24. Models fitted with high/low shift interlock
solenoid: Position interlock solenoid harness
to high/low shift cable, fit sleeve around cable
and harness; secure sleeve.
25. Models fitted with high/low shift interlock
solenoid: Connect solenoid multiplug to main
harness and secure multiplug to bracket.
26.Clean handbrake and mating face.
27.Position handbrake back plate and tighten
bolts to 75 Nm (55 lbf.ft).
28.Clean handbrake drum.
29.Fit handbrake drum and tighten retaining
screw.
30.Fit front propeller shaft.
+ PROPELLER SHAFTS, REPAIRS,
Propeller shaft - front.
31.Fit rear propeller shaft.
+ PROPELLER SHAFTS, REPAIRS,
Propeller shaft - rear.
32.Clean exhaust silencer and mating face.
33.Position silencer, fit new gasket , connect
mounting rubbers and tighten nuts to 40 Nm
(30 lbf.ft).
34.Refill transfer box with oil.
+ MAINTENANCE, PROCEDURES,
Transfer box.
35.Fit front exhaust pipe.
+ MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST
SYSTEMS - Td5, REPAIRS, Pipe - front.