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TF-2Revision: August 20072004 QX56 SWITCH ..................................................................... 62
Diagnostic Procedure ............................................. 62
TRANSFER MOTOR AND TRANSFER MOTOR
RELAY ....................................................................... 64
Diagnostic Procedure ............................................. 64
TRANSFER FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR ....... 66
Diagnostic Procedure ............................................. 66
ATP SWITCH, WAIT DETECTION SWITCH AND
NEUTRAL-4LO SWITCH .......................................... 69
Diagnostic Procedure ............................................. 69
CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH ................................ 72
Diagnostic Procedure ............................................. 72
LINE PRESSURE SWITCH ....................................... 74
Diagnostic Procedure ............................................. 74
DATA ERASE/DISPLAY ............................................ 76
Diagnostic Procedure ............................................. 76
SHIFT ACTUATOR ................................................... 77
Diagnostic Procedure ............................................. 77
SHIFT ACTUATOR POSITION SWITCH .................. 80
Diagnostic Procedure ............................................. 80
SHIFT ACTUATOR CIRCUIT .................................... 82
Diagnostic Procedure ............................................. 82
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS ............. 85
Symptom 1. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Does Not
Turn ON (Although the ignition switch is turned ON,
all the 4WD indicator lamps do not turn ON for 1
second) ................................................................... 85
Symptom 2. 4WD Warning Lamp Does Not Turn ON
(Although the ignition switch is turned ON, the 4WD
warning lamp does not turn ON) ............................. 87
Symptom 3. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Does Not
Turn OFF (When 4WD shift switch is set from 4H
to 4LO, all the 4WD shift indicator lamps do not turn
off) ........................................................................... 88
Symptom 4. ATP Warning Lamp Does Not Turn ON
(When 4WD shift switch is set from 4H to 4LO with
the A/T selector lever in P position, the ATP warning
lamp does not turn on) ............................................ 89
Symptom 5. 4LO Indicator Lamp Does Not Turn ON
(When 4WD shift switch is set from 4H to 4LO posi-
tion, 4LO indicator lamp does not turn ON) ............ 90
Symptom 6. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Does Not
Indicate “LOCK” (When 4WD shift switch is set to
“4H”, 4WD shift indicator lamp does not indicate
“LOCK”) .................................................................. 91
Symptom 7. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Repeats
Flickering (4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Keeps Flick-
ering) ...................................................................... 92
Symptom 8. Tight Corner Braking Symptom (Tight
Corner Braking Symptom Occurs-Hydraulic Sys-
tem Failure) ............................................................ 93
Symptom 9. 4WD System Does Not Operate (The
Vehicle Cannot Be Put Into 4WD Mode-Hydraulic
System Failure) ...................................................... 94
Component Inspection ............................................ 95
4WD SHIFT SWITCH .......................................... 95
2-4WD SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE AND TRANS-
FER FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR .............. 95
4WD SOLENOID VALVE, CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH AND LINE PRESSURE SWITCH .........95
TRANSFER DROPPING RESISTOR ..................96
ATP SWITCH, NEUTRAL-4LO SWITCH AND
WAIT DETECTION SWITCH ...............................96
TRANSFER MOTOR ...........................................96
TRANSFER MOTOR RELAY ...............................97
TRANSFER SHIFT RELAY (HIGH & LOW) .........97
ACTUATOR AND ACTUATOR POSITION
SWITCH ...............................................................97
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT ...................................98
Removal and Installation .........................................98
REMOVAL ............................................................98
INSTALLATION ....................................................98
FRONT OIL SEAL .....................................................99
Removal and Installation .........................................99
REMOVAL ............................................................99
INSTALLATION .................................................. 100
REAR OIL SEAL ..................................................... 101
Removal and Installation ....................................... 101
REMOVAL .......................................................... 101
INSTALLATION .................................................. 101
SIDE OIL SEAL ....................................................... 103
Removal and Installation ....................................... 103
REMOVAL .......................................................... 103
INSTALLATION .................................................. 103
TRANSFER CONTROL DEVICE ............................ 104
Removal and Installation ....................................... 104
AIR BREATHER HOSE ........................................... 105
Removal and Installation ....................................... 105
TRANSFER MOTOR ............................................... 106
Removal and Installation ....................................... 106
REMOVAL .......................................................... 106
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 106
TRANSFER OIL FILTER ......................................... 107
Removal and Installation ....................................... 107
REMOVAL .......................................................... 107
INSTALLATION .................................................. 107
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............................ 109
Removal ................................................................ 109
Installation ............................................................. 109
OVERHAUL .............................................................110
Transfer Components ...........................................110
REAR CASE ............................................................112
Disassembly ..........................................................112
CENTER CASE .......................................................113
Disassembly ..........................................................113
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT AND DRIVE CHAIN .....115
MAINSHAFT AND CLUTCH DRUM ..................116
CLUTCH PISTON ..............................................118
CONTROL VALVE .............................................119
MAINSHAFT REAR BEARING .......................... 122
MAIN OIL PUMP ................................................ 122
SUB OIL PUMP ................................................. 123
OIL FILTER ........................................................ 124
FRONT CASE .......................................................... 125
Disassembly .......................................................... 125
SHIFT ROD COMPONENTS ............................. 125
PLANETARY CARRIER, SUN GEAR AND
INTERNAL GEAR .............................................. 127

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ALL-MODE 4WD SYSTEM
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ALL-MODE 4WD TRANSFER BASIC CONTROL
HYDRAULIC CONTROL CIRCUITS
OUTLINE
All-mode 4WD transfer is controlled by the transfer control unit and sensors.
If a malfunction occurs in the all-mode 4WD system, the 4WD warning lamp lights up to indicate the system
malfunction. There are two ways to identify the cause of the malfunction.
1. Performing the self-diagnosis. (The 4WD warning lamp will indicate what kind of malfunction has occurred
by flickering.)
2. Performing diagnosis using CONSULT-II.
LDIA0055E
WDIA0056E

ALL-MODE 4WD SYSTEM
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CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGRAM
INDICATIONS OF 4WD WARNING LAMP
*: When 4WD warning lamp is ON, all the 4WD shift indicator lamps turn OFF.
CAN CommunicationEDS0017P
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Refer to LAN-5, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .
WDIA0075E
Condition Content 4WD warning lamp
During self-diagnosis Indicates the malfunction position by number of flickers. Flickers at malfunction mode.
Lamp check*Checks the lamp by turning ON during engine starting. After
engine starts, it turns OFF if there are no malfunctions.ON
Malfunction in 4WD system*Turns ON to indicate malfunction. When ignition switch is
turned to “OFF” or the malfunction is corrected, it turns OFF.ON
When vehicle is driven with different
diameters of front and rear tiresFlickers once every 2 seconds.
Turns OFF when ignition switch is “OFF”.Flickers once every 2 sec-
onds.
High fluid temperature in transfer unitWhen fluid temperature is high or fluid temperature sensor cir-
cuit is shorted, it flickers twice every second.
It turns OFF when fluid temperature becomes normal.Flickers twice a second.
Other than above (System is nor-
mal.)Lamp is OFF. OFF

ALL-MODE 4WD SYSTEM
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Description of Electrical PartsEDS0017R
TRANSFER MOTOR
1. The transfer motor drives the sub-oil pump to provide proper lubrication and oil pressure control when the
vehicle is at standstill, during low-speed operations or is being driven in reverse.
2. The main oil pump is operated by the driving force of the mainshaft. In other words, sufficient oil pressure
buildup does not occur when the vehicle is at standstill or during low-speed operations. While the vehicle
is being driven in reverse, the main oil pump rotates in the reverse direction. Therefore the main oil pump
does not discharge oil pressure. During any of the above vehicle operations, the transfer motor drives the
sub-oil pump to compensate for insufficient oil pressure.
3. The transfer motor operates as follows:
1. The motor relay turns OFF in the 2WD mode.
2. The motor relay operates as described in the table below in modes other than the 2WD mode.
Ta b l e 1
Ta b l e 2
NOTE:
OFF (after 2.5 seconds have elapsed.)
4. 4WD shift switch, PNP switch, Neutral-4LO switch, vehicle speed sensor and throttle position sensor are
used in conjunction with the transfer motor.
WAIT DETECTION SWITCH
1. The wait detection switch releases the “booming” torque produced in the propeller shaft. After the release
of the “booming” torque, the wait detection switch helps provide the 4WD lock gear (clutch drum) shifts. A
difference may occur between the operation (“4LO” to “4H” shift only) of the 4WD shift switch and actual
drive mode. At this point, the wait detection switch senses an actual drive mode.
2. The wait detection switch operates as follows:
4WD lock gear (clutch drum) locked: ON
4WD lock gear (clutch drum) released: OFF
3. The wait detection switch senses an actual drive mode and the 4WD shift indicator lamp indicates the
vehicle drive mode.
2-4WD SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE
The 2-4WD shift solenoid valve operates to apply oil pressure to the wet, multiplate clutch, depending on the
drive mode. The driving force is transmitted to the front wheels through the clutch when the vehicle is set in the
4WD mode. Setting the vehicle in the 2WD mode requires no pressure buildup. In other words, pressure force
applied to the wet, multiplate clutch becomes zero.
PNP switch “R” position VFF (Vehicle speed) A/T position Motor relay drive command
ON — R ON
OFF0Positions other than the “P” or
“N” positionsON
—“P” or “N” position (See Table
2.)—
0 < VFF ≤ 50 km/h (31 MPH) — ON
50 km/h (31 MPH) < VFF < 55
km/h (34 MPH)—HOLD
55 km/h (34 MPH) ≤ VFF — OFF
A/T position N-4L SW 4WD modeThrottle position
0 - 0.07/8 0.07/8 - 1/8 1/8 - MAX
NOFFLOCK (4H) ON ON ON
Positions other than
the LOCK position
(2WD or AUTO)See NOTE. HOLD ON
ON — See NOTE. HOLD ON
P——See NOTE.HOLDON

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Flickering pattern or flick-
ering conditionMalfunction Check items
2 Rear revolution sensor circuit is shorted or open.Refer to AT- 11 2 , "
DTC P0720 VEHI-
CLE SPEED SENSOR A/T (REVO-
LUTION SENSOR)" .
3 4WD solenoid valve circuit is shorted or open.Refer to TF-60, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
42-4WD shift solenoid valve circuit is shorted or 2WD switch of
4WD shift switch is shorted.Refer to TF-62, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
5 Transfer motor relay circuit is shorted or open.Refer to TF-64, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
6If unexpected signal is detected because of ABS wheel sensor
malfunction or communications error within the vehicle.Refer to BRC-38, "
Wheel Sensor
System Inspection" .
7 When malfunction in CAN communication system is detected.Refer to LAN-5, "
CAN COMMUNICA-
TION" .
8 A/D converter of transfer control unit functions improperly.Refer to EC-351, "
DTC P0605 ECM"
.
9 Transfer fluid temperature sensor circuit is open.Refer to TF-66, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
10 Neutral-4LO switch circuit is shorted or open.Refer to TF-69, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
112-4WD shift solenoid valve circuit, 2WD switch of 4WD shift
switch circuit or clutch pressure switch circuit is shorted or open.Refer to TF-62, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" or TF-72, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
12 Line pressure switch circuit is shorted or open.Refer to TF-74, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
13 Engine speed signal circuit is shorted or open.Refer to AT- 11 5 , "
DTC P0725
ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL" .
14 Throttle position sensor circuit is shorted or open.Refer to EC-351, "
DTC P0605 ECM"
.
15 Malfunction in power supply circuit of transfer control unit. Power supply of transfer control unit
16 4WD shift switch circuit is shorted.Refer to TF-62, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
17 ABS operation signal circuit is shorted.Refer to BRC-54, "
CAN Communica-
tion System Inspection" .
18ATP switch, wait detection switch or neutral-4LO switch circuit is
shorted or open.Refer to TF-69, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
19Transfer control device actuator motor is malfunctioning. (Mal-
functions are detected when actuator motor fails to operate while
shifting from “4H” to “4LO” or vice versa.)Refer to TF-77, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" or TF-82, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
20Transfer control device actuator motor arm position sensing
switch is malfunctioning.Refer to TF-80, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" or TF-82, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
21Transfer control device actuator circuit is shorted or open. (Mal-
functions are detected when motor relay circuit is open/shorted or
relay monitor circuit is open/shorted.)Refer to TF-77, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" , TF-80, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure" or TF-82, "Diagnostic
Procedure" .
22If VDC operation signal is being input because of VDC malfunc-
tion or communication error within the vehicle.Refer to BRC-40, "
ABS/TCS/VDC
Control Unit Inspection" .
23If TCS operation signal is being input because of TCS malfunction
or communication error within the vehicle.Refer to BRC-40, "
ABS/TCS/VDC
Control Unit Inspection" .
24If unexpected signal is input because of AT PNP switch circuit or
communication error within the vehicle.Refer to AT- 1 0 9 , "
DTC P0705 PARK/
NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH" .
Repeats flickering every
2 to 5 sec.Circuits that the self-diagnosis covers have no malfunction. —

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6. Touch “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” on SELECT DIAG MODE
screen.
7. Self-diagnostic results are displayed.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC ITEMS
BCIA0031E
Detected items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II,
“SELF-DIAG RESULT” mode)Malfunction is detected when... Check items
Revolution sensor (rear)
(VHCL SPEED SEN·RR)

Signal from vehicle speed sensor 1 (installed on A/T) is
not input due to open circuit.

Improper signal is input while driving.Refer to AT- 11 2 , "
DTC P0720
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR A/T
(REVOLUTION SENSOR)" .
4WD solenoid valve
(DUTY SOLENOID)

Proper voltage is not applied to solenoid valve due to
open or short circuit.Refer to TF-60, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
2-4WD shift solenoid valve
(2-4WD SOLENOID)Refer to TF-62, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
Tran s fe r mo to r re lay
(MOTOR RELAY)

Motor does not operate properly due to open or short cir-
cuit in transfer motor or motor relay.Refer to TF-64, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
Transfer fluid temperature sensor
(FLUID TEMP SENSOR)

Signal voltage from fluid temperature sensor is abnor-
mally high (T/F fluid temperature is abnormally low)
while driving.Refer to TF-66, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
Neutral-4LO switch
(N POSI SW TF)

Improper signal is input while driving.Refer to TF-69, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
Clutch pressure
(CLUTCH PRESSURE)

Improper signal is input due to open or short circuit.

Malfunction occurs in clutch pressure hydraulic circuit.(*1) Refer to TF-72, "
Diagnostic
Procedure" .
Line pressure
(LINE PRESSURE)

Improper signal is input due to open or short circuit.

Malfunction occurs in line pressure hydraulic circuit.(*1) Refer to TF-74, "
Diagnostic
Procedure" .
Engine speed signal (Note 1)
(ENGINE SPEED SIG)

Engine speed is abnormally low while driving.Refer to AT- 11 5 , "DTC P0725
ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL" .
Throttle position sensor
(THRTL POSI SEN)

Signal voltage from throttle position sensor is abnormally
high.

Signal voltage from throttle position sensor is abnormally
low when closed throttle position switch is OFF.Refer to EC-351, "
DTC P0605
ECM" .
Transfer control unit (ADC)
C/U (ADC)/THRTL SEN

Power supply voltage for A/D converter system of trans-
fer control unit is malfunctioning.Refer to EC-351, "DTC P0605
ECM" .
Battery voltage (Note 1)
(BATTERY VOLTAGE)

Power supply voltage for transfer control unit is abnor-
mally low while driving.Refer to TF-18, "Wiring Diagram —
T/F —" .
4WD shift switch
(4WD MODE SW)

More than two switch inputs are simultaneously detected
due to short circuit of 4WD shift switch.Refer to TF-62, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
ABS operation signal (Note 4)
(ABS OPER SIGNAL)

When a malfunction signal due to disconnection or
shorting is detected.

When a defect signal is entered from the ABS control
unit.Refer to BRC-54, "
CAN Communi-
cation System Inspection" .
Wait detection switch (Note 2)
(WAIT DETECT SWITCH)

Improper signal is input due to open or short circuit.(*2) Refer to TF-69, "Diagnostic
Procedure" .

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Note 1: When a malfunction occurs, it is only displayed and not stored in the memory.
Note 2: When the wait detection switch has been properly fixed, malfunction information is erased from the memory.
Note 3: If 4WD shift switch is left between 4H and 4LO for a while, this indication may be displayed.
(*1): If the malfunction is detected only while driving in reverse, check the continuity of “R” position on A/T PNP switch. When there is
nothing wrong with the electrical system, check the hydraulic system.
(*2): If a revolution sensor malfunction is detected at the same time, check the revolution sensor circuit first.
Note 4: When this malfunction is detected with the ABS warning lamp off, first check for disconnection or shorting in the harness
between the transfer control unit and the ABS control unit.
Note 5: When several systems including CAN communication system indicate malfunctions, perform diagnosis of the CAN communica-
tion first.Shift actuator abnormal
(SHIFT ACT)Transfer control device actuator motor is malfunctioning.
(Malfunctions are detected when actuator motor fails to
operate while shifting from “4H” to “4LO” or vice versa.) Refer to TF-77, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" or TF-82, "Diagnostic Pro-
cedure" .
Shift actuator position switch
abnormal
(SHIFT ACT P/S)Transfer control device actuator motor arm position sens-
ing switch is malfunctioning.Refer to TF-80, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" or TF-82, "Diagnostic Pro-
cedure" .
Shift actuator circuit abnormal
(SHIFT ACT CIR)Transfer control device actuator circuit is shorted or open.
(Malfunctions are detected when motor relay circuit is
open/shorted or relay monitor circuit is open/shorted.)Refer to TF-77, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" , TF-80, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure"TF-82, "Diagnostic
Procedure" .
Memory power supply stop

Due to removal of battery which cuts off power supply to
transfer control unit, self-diagnosis memory function is
suspended.Refer to TF-76, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
Transfer control unit (RAM)
[CONTROL UNIT (RAM)]

Malfunction is detected in the memory (RAM) system of
transfer control unit.—
Transfer control unit (ROM)
[CONTROL UNIT (ROM)]

Malfunction is detected in the memory (ROM) system of
transfer control unit.—
Transfer control unit (EEPROM)
[CONTROL UNIT (EEPROM)]

Malfunction is detected in the memory (EEPROM) sys-
tem of transfer control unit.—
Longitudinal G-sensor Displayed, but do not use. —
ABS VHL SPD SEN

ABS vehicle speed sensor signal is not input due to an
open circuit.

An unexpected signal is input when vehicle is being
driven.Refer to ABS vehicle speed sensor
diagnosis.
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR Displayed, but do not use. —
VDC OPER SIGIf VDC operation signal is being input because of VDC
malfunction or communication error within the vehicle.Refer to BRC-40, "
ABS/TCS/VDC
Control Unit Inspection" .
TCS OPER SIGIf TCS operation signal is being input because of TCS mal-
function or communication error within the vehicle.Refer to BRC-40, "
ABS/TCS/VDC
Control Unit Inspection" .
CAN COMM (Note 5) Malfunction is detected in CAN communication.Refer to LAN-5, "
CAN COMMUNI-
CATION" .
A/T POSITION SIGNALWhen AT PNP switch circuit is malfunction or communica-
tion error between the vehiclesRefer to AT-109, "
DTC P0705
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION
SWITCH" . Detected items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II,
“SELF-DIAG RESULT” mode)Malfunction is detected when... Check items

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7. Touch “ECU INPUT SIGNALS” or “MAIN SIGNALS”.
8. Select “Numerical Display”, “Bar Chart Display” or “Line Graph
Display”.
9. Touch “SETTING” to set record conditions.
10. Touch “AUTO TRIG” or “MANU TRIG”.
11. Return to “SELECT MONITOR ITEM” on “DATA MONITOR”
screen and touch “START”.
12. Monitored data are displayed.
DATA MONITOR ITEMS
: Standard : Option
WDIA0084E
SAT9 7 3J
SMT963D
Item [Unit]Monitor item
Remarks ECU
INPUT
SIGNALSMAIN
SIGNALSSELEC-
TION
FROM
MENU
VHCL/SEN-FR [km/h], [MPH]Indicates average vehicle speed of ABS
front left/right wheel.
VHCL/SEN-RR [km/h], [MPH]Indicates average vehicle speed of ABS
rear left/right wheel.
Engine speed [rpm]—
Throttle position sensor—
Transfer fluid temperature sensor
[V]—
Battery voltage [V]—
2WD switch [ON-OFF] 2WD switch of 4WD shift switch
AUTO switch [ON-OFF] AUTO switch of 4WD shift switch
Lock switch [ON-OFF] 4H switch of 4WD shift switch
4L switch [ON-OFF] 4LO switch of 4WD shift switch