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Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
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PREPARATION ..........................................193
PREPARATION .............................................. .193
Commercial Service Tool .................................... ..193
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................194
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ......................... .
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NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..194
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ............................. ..195
PROPELLER SHAFT ..................................... .195
On-Vehicle Service .............................................. ..195
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ..............196
PROPELLER SHAFT ..................................... .196
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..196
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ............199
PROPELLER SHAFT ..................................... .199
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ..199
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .............. ............................................
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............................................................... .
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General Specification .......................................... ..201
Snap Ring ..............................................................201
FRONT FINAL DRIVE: M205
PRECAUTION ....... ....................... ..............
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PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .203
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .............................................................. ..
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Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect .................................
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Precaution for Servicing Front Final Drive .............204
PREPARATION ..........................................205
PREPARATION .............................................. .205
Special Service Tool ............................................ ..205
Commercial Service Tool ......................................207
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................208
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ......................... .
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NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..208
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................209
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ............................ ..209
Changing Differential Gear Oil ............................. .209
Checking Differential Gear Oil ..............................209
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ..............................210
SIDE OIL SEAL .............................................. ..210
Removal and Installation ...................................... .210
FRONT OIL SEAL ............................................211
Removal and Installation ...................................... .211
CARRIER COVER .......................................... ..214
Removal and Installation ...................................... .214
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .............215
FRONT FINAL DRIVE .................................... ..215
Removal and Installation ...................................... .215
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ...........217
FRONT FINAL DRIVE .................................... ..217
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. .217
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... ..........................................
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .............................................................. ..
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General Specification ........................................... .234
Inspection and Adjustment ....................................234
REAR FINAL DRIVE: R230
PRECAUTION ............... ............................
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PRECAUTIONS .............................................. ..236
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .............................................................. .
236
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ................................
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Precaution for Servicing Rear Final Drive .............237
PREPARATION .........................................238
PREPARATION .............................................. ..238
Special Service Tool ............................................ .238
Commercial Service Tool ......................................240
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ...........................242
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ......................... ..
242
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................. .242
DESCRIPTION ..................................................243
Cross-Sectional View ........................................... .243
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .................244
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ............................ ..244
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Changing Differential Gear Oil ............................
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Checking Differential Gear Oil ...............................244
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ...............................245
FRONT OIL SEAL .......................................... ..245
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..245
SIDE OIL SEAL ................................................247
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..247
CARRIER COVER .......................................... ..249
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..249
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .............250
REAR FINAL DRIVE .......................................250
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..250
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ............253
REAR FINAL DRIVE .......................................253
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ..253
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... ...........................................
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ...............................................................
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General Specification .......................................... ..270
Inspection and Adjustment ....................................270
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DLN-6
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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
BASIC INSPECTION
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
Work FlowINFOID:0000000003772073
WORK FLOW
DETAILED FLOW
1.CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Interview the customer to obtain detailed information about the symptom.
>> GO TO 2
2.PRELIMINARY CHECK
Perform preliminary check. Refer to DLN-7, "Preliminary Check"
.
>> GO TO 3
3.SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to DLN-18, "CONSULT-III Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)"
.
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4.SYMPTOM
Check for symptoms. Refer to DLN-102, "Symptom Table"
.
>> GO TO 5
5.MALFUNCTIONING PARTS
Repair or replace the applicable parts.
>> GO TO 6
6.SYSTEM OPERATION
Check system operation.
>> GO TO 7
7.SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform self-diagnosis.
Are any DTC's displayed?
YES >> GO TO 5
NO >> Inspection End
Preliminary CheckINFOID:0000000003772074
TRANSFER FLUID CHECK
Check for leaks and fluid level. Refer to DLN-129, "Inspection".
PREPARATION FOR ROAD TEST
The purpose of the test is to determine overall performance of trans-
fer case and analyze causes of malfunctions.
When a malfunction is found in any part of transfer, perform the road
test to locate the malfunction area and repair the malfunction parts.
The road test consists of the following three parts.
1. CHECK BEFORE ENGINE IS STARTED
2. CHECK AT IDLE
3. CRUISE TEST
CHECK BEFORE ENGINE IS STARTED
1.CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP
1. Park vehicle on flat surface.
2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
3. Move A/T selector lever to P position.
4. Set 4WD shift switch to 2WD position.
5. Turn ignition switch to ON position. (Do not start engine.)
Does 4WD shift indicator lamp turn ON for approximately 1 second?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO DLN-103, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
2.CHECK 4WD WARNING LAMP
1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Move A/T selector lever to P position.
3. Set 4WD shift switch to 2WD position.
4. Turn ignition switch to ON position. (Do not start engine.)
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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
Does 4WD warning lamp turn ON?
YES >> GO TO CHECK AT IDLE.
NO >> GO TO
DLN-105, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
CHECK AT IDLE
1.CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP
1. Park vehicle on flat surface and engage the parking brake.
2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
3. Move A/T selector lever to P position.
4. Set 4WD shift switch to 2WD position.
5. Start engine.
Does 4WD shift indicator lamp turn ON?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK 4WD WARNING LAMP
Check 4WD warning lamp state.
Is 4WD warning lamp turned ON?
YES >> Perform the self-diagnosis. Refer to DLN-18, "CONSULT-III Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)".
NO >> Refer to DLN-107, "Diagnosis Procedure"
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3.CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR AND 4LO INDICATOR OPERATION
1. Brake pedal depressed.
2. Move A/T selector lever to N position.
3. Set 4WD shift switch to 2WD, AUTO, 4H, 4LO, 4H, AUTO and 2WD in order. (Stay at each switch position for at least 1 sec-
ond.)
Do 4WD shift indicator and 4LO indicator lamps change properly?
Does buzzer sound?
YES >> GO TO CRUISE TEST.
NO >> GO TO DLN-107, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
CRUISE TEST
1.CHECK INPUT SIGNAL
1. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
2. Park vehicle on flat surface.
3. Move A/T selector lever to P position.
4. Set 4WD shift switch to AUTO position.
5. Start engine.
6. Drive vehicle for at least 30 seconds at a speed higher than 20 km/h (12 MPH).
Is 4WD warning lamp turned ON?
On steady>>Perform the self-diagnosis. Refer to DLN-18, "CONSULT-III Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)".
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Flash rapidly>>Refer to DLN-112, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Flash slowly>>Refer to DLN-113, "Diagnosis Procedure"
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NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK TIGHT CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM (1)
1. Set 4WD shift switch to AUTO position.
2. Drive vehicle at speed lower than 20 km/h (12 MPH) with steering wheel fully turned.
Does tight corner braking symptom occur?
YES >> GO TO DLN-114, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK TIGHT CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM (2)
1. Set 4WD shift switch to 4HI position.
2. Drive vehicle at speed lower than 20 km/h (12 MPH) with steering wheel fully turned.
Does tight corner braking symptom occur?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO DLN-118, "Diagnosis Procedure"
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4WD SYSTEM
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS
4WD SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000003772075
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
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Components Function
Transfer control unit Controls transfer control device, control valves and shifts between 2WD/4WD and 4H/4LO.
Transfer control device Integrates actuator motor and actuator position switch.
2-4WD shift solenoid valve Controls oil pressure and allows shifting between 2WD and 4WD.
Clutch pressure solenoid valve Controls oil pressure and distributes torque between front and rear tires.
Line pressure switch Detects line pressure.
Clutch pressure switch Detects clutch pressure.
Transfer fluid temperature sensor Detects transfer fluid temperature.
Actuator motor Moves shift rods when signaled by transfer control unit.
Actuator position switch Detects actuator motor position.
Wait detection switch Detects whether or not 4WD lock gear is locked.
4LO switch Detects if transfer case is in 4LO.
ATP switch Detects if transfer case is in neutral.
4WD shift switch Allows driver to select from 2WD/4WD, 4H/4LO and AUTO.
4WD warning lamp • Illuminates if malfunction is detected in 4WD system.
 Flashes (1 flash / 2 seconds) if large difference in diameter of front and rear tires.
 Flashes (2 flashes / 1 second) if high transfer fluid temperature is detected.
AT P w a r n i n g l a m p Indicates that A/T parking mechanism does not operate when A/T selector lever is in P position
because transfer case is in neutral.
4WD shift indicator lamp Displays driving range selected by 4WD shift switch.
4LO indicator lamp Displays 4LO range.
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CONTROL SYSTEM
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) Transmits vehicle speed signal via CAN communication to transfer control unit.
TCM Transmits the following signal via CAN communication to transfer control unit.
 Output shaft revolution signal
 A/T position indicator signal (transmission range switch signal)
ECM Transmits the following signals via CAN communication to transfer control unit.
 Engine speed signal
 Accelerator pedal position signal
Components Function
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