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Power TransferEDS002H9
POWER TRANSFER DIAGRAM
1. Center case2. Chain3. Multiple disc clutch
4. Rear case 5. Mainshaft6. Clutch hub assembly
7. Sub oil pump 8. Transfer motor9. Control valve
10. Front drive shaft 11. Drain plug12. 2-4 sleeve
13. Sun gear assembly 14. L-H sleeve15. Planetary carrier assembly
16. Internal gear 17. Front case
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POWER TRANSFER FLOW
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System DescriptionEDS002HA
CONTROL SYSTEM
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ALL-MODE 4WD Transfer Basic Control
Hydraulic Control Circuits
TRANSFER MOTOR

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.

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.

The transfer motor operates as follows.
–The motor relay turns OFF in the 2WD mode.
–The motor relay operates as described in the table below in modes other than the 2WD mode.
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Transfer Motor Relay Operation
*: After 2.5 seconds have elapsed.

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

The wait detection switch operates when there is “circulating” torque produced in the propeller shaft
(L → H) or when there is a phase difference between 2-4 sleeve and clutch drum (H →L). After the release
of the “circulating ” torque, the wait detection switch helps provide the 4WD lock gear (clutch drum) shifts.
A difference may occur between the operation of the 4WD shift switch and actual drive mode. At this
point, the wait detection switch senses an actual drive mode.

The wait detection switch operates as follows.
–4WD lock gear (clutch drum) locked: ON
–4WD lock gear (clutch drum) released: OFF

The wait detection switch senses an actual drive mode and the 4WD shift indicator lamp indicates the
vehicle drive mode.
NEUTRAL-4LO SWITCH
The neutral-4LO switch detects that transfer gear is in neutral or 4LO (or shifting from neutral to 4LO) condi-
tion by L-H shift fork position.
AT P S W I T C H
ATP switch detects if transfer gear is in a neutral condition by L-H shift fork position.
NOTE:
Transfer gear may be in a neutral condition in 4H-4LO.
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 so the vehicle is set in the
4WD shift switch A/T selector lever position Vehicle speed
(VSS) Accelerator pedal position Motor relay drive
command
2WD ——— OFF
4H (LOCK) and 4LO “
N ” position 0— ON
“ P ” position 00 - 0.07/8
OFF*
0.07/8 - 1/8 HOLD
1/8 - MAX ON
Other than “ R” position 0 < VSS
≤ 50 km/h (31 MPH)
— ON
50 km/h (31 MPH) < VSS < 55 km/h (34 MPH) HOLD
55 km/h (34 MPH) ≤ VSS OFF
“ R ” position —— ON
“ R ” position —— ON
AUTO “
P ” or “ N” position 0
0 - 0.07/8
OFF*
0.07/8 - 1/8 HOLD
1/8 - MAX ON
0 < VSS ≤ 50 km/h (31 MPH)
— ON
50 km/h (31 MPH) < VSS < 55 km/h (34 MPH) HOLD
55 km/h (34 MPH) ≤ VSS OFF
Other than “ R”, "P" and "N"
position 0 < VSS
≤ 50 km/h (31 MPH)
— ON
50 km/h (31 MPH) < VSS < 55 km/h (34 MPH) HOLD
55 km/h (34 MPH) ≤ VSS OFF

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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.
CLUTCH PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE
The clutch pressure solenoid valve distributes torque (front and rear) in AUTO mode.
LINE PRESSURE SWITCH

With the transfer system design, control of the oil pressure provides the transmission of drive torque to the
front wheels. The main pressure to control the oil pressure is referred to as the line pressure.

The line pressure switch determines whether or not adequate line pressure has built up under different
operating conditions.

The line pressure switch turns ON when line pressure is produced.

The line pressure switch senses line pressure abnormalities and turns the 4WD warning lamp ON.
CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH

The clutch pressure switch determines whether or not adequate clutch pressure has built up under differ-
ent operating conditions.

The clutch pressure switch turns ON when clutch pressure is produced.

The clutch pressure switch senses clutch pressure abnormalities and turns the 4WD warning lamp ON.
TRANSFER FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The transfer temperature sensor detects the transfer fluid temperature and sends a signal to the transfer con-
trol unit.
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

Transfer control unit controls transfer control device by input signals of each sensor and each switch.

Self-diagnosis can be done.
TRANSFER CONTROL DEVICE
The transfer control device changes the state of transfer assembly between 2WD, AUTO, 4H⇔4LO with the
2WD, AUTO, 4H and 4LO signals of 4WD shift switch.
NOTE:

To shift between 4H ⇔4LO, stop the vehicle, depress the brake pedal and shift the transmission selector
to the "N" position. Depress and turn the 4WD shift switch. The shift switch will not shift to the desired
mode if the transmission is not in "N" or the vehicle is moving. The 4LO indicator lamp will be lit when the
4LO is engaged.

Actuator motor and actuator position switch are integrated.
4WD SHIFT SWITCH AND INDICATOR LAMP
4WD Shift Switch
The 4WD shift switch allows selection from 2WD, AUTO, 4H or 4LO.
4WD Shift Indicator Lamp

Displays driving conditions selected by 4WD shift switch with 2WD, AUTO and 4H indicators while engine
is running. (When 4WD warning lamp is turned on, all 4WD shift indicator lamps are turned off.)

Turns ON for approximately 1 second when ignition switch is turned ON, for purpose of lamp check.
4LO Indicator Lamp

Displays 4LO condition while engine is running. 4LO indicator lamp flashes if transfer gear does not shift
completely under 2WD, AUTO, 4H ⇔4LO. (When 4WD warning lamp is turned on, 4LO indicator lamp is
turned off.)

Turns ON for approximately 1 second when ignition switch is turned ON, for purpose of lamp check.

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4WD WARNING LAMP
Turns ON or FLASH when there is a malfunction in 4WD system.
Also turns ON when ignition switch is turned ON, for purpose of lamp check. Turns OFF for approximately 1
second after the engine starts if system is normal.
4WD Warning Lamp Indication
*: When 4WD warning lamp is ON, all the 4WD shift indicator lamps turn OFF.
ATP WARNING LAMP
Even if A/T selector lever is in “P” position, vehicle may move because A/T parking mechanism does not oper-
ate when transfer is under neutral condition. ATP warning lamp is turned on so as to indicate this condition to
the driver.
System DiagramEDS002HB
Condition Content4WD 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 tires Flickers once every 2 seconds.
Turns OFF when ignition switch is
“OFF ”. Flickers once every 2 sec-
onds.
High fluid temperature in transfer unit When 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
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COMPONENTS FUNCTION
CAN CommunicationEDS002HC
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Refer to LAN-26, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .
Component parts Function
Transfer control unit Controls transfer control device and control valves.
Transfer control device Actuator motor and actuator position switch are integrated so as to switch driving types.
2-4WD shift solenoid valve Controls oil pressure and allows selection between 2WD and 4WD.
Clutch pressure solenoid valve Controls oil pressure and distributes torque (front and rear).
Line pressure switch Detects line pressure.
Clutch pressure switch Detects clutch pressure.
Transfer fluid temperature sen-
sor Detects transfer fluid temperature.
Wait detection switch Detects whether or not 4WD lock gear is locked.
Neutral-4LO switch Detects that transfer is under neutral-4LO condition (or shifting through neutral).
ATP switch Detects that transfer is under neutral condition.
4WD shift switch Allows selection from 2WD, AUTO, 4H or 4LO.
4WD warning lamp

Illuminates if malfunction is detected in electrical system of 4WD system.

There is 1 blink every 2 seconds if rotation difference of front wheels and rear wheels is large.

There is 2 blinks every 1 second if high transfer fluid temperature is detected.
ATP warning lamp Indicates that A/T parking mechanism does not operate when A/T selector lever is in
“P ” position
and transfer is under neutral condition.
4WD shift indicator lamp Displays driving condition selected by 4WD shift switch.
4LO indicator lamp Displays 4LO condition.
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) Transmits vehicle speed signal via CAN communication to transfer control unit.
TCM Transmits the following signals via CAN communication to transfer control unit.

Output shaft revolution signal

A/T position indicator signal (PNP switch signal)
ECM Transmits the following signals via CAN communication to transfer control unit.

Engine speed signal

Accelerator pedal position signal