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TORQUE DISTRIBUTION FLOW
OPERATION PRINCIPLE
AUTO, 4H MODE
1. Main shaft 2. Clutch 3. Sprocket
4. Lock sleeve 5. Hi-Lo sleeve 6. Sun gear
7. Planetary carrier assembly 8. Front shaft flange 9. Drive chain
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STRUCTURE AND OPERATION
1. Transfer control unit supplies command current to transfer motor.
2. Transfer motor operates and actuator shaft rotates clockwise.
3. Shift fork operates according to rotation of actuator shaft. Sun gear and Hi-Lo sleeve are engaged.
4. Ball ramp lever operates in axial direction via cam fixed on actuator shaft according to traction torque of
transfer motor, presses piston, and thrusts multiple plate clutch.
5. Torque is transmitted to front wheels according to thrusting pressure of multiple plate clutch. NOTE:
Torque transmitted to the front wheel is determined according to the command current.
4L MODE
1. Main shaft 2. Ball lamp lever 3. Piston
4. Clutch 5. Hi-Lo sleeve 6. Sun gear
7. Shift fork 8. Actuator shaft 9. Transfer control actuator
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1. Transfer control unit supplies command current to transfer motor.
2. Transfer motor operates and actuator shaft rotates counterclockwise.
3. Shift fork operates according to rotation of actuator shaft. Planetary carrier assembly and Hi-Lo sleeve are
engaged.
1. Main shaft 2. Sprocket 3. Lock sleeve
4. Hi-Lo sleeve 5. Sun gear 6. Planetary carrier assembly
7. Internal gear 8. Shift fork 9. Actuator shaft
10. Transfer control actuator
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4WD SYSTEM
4WD SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222224
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4WD SYSTEM
4WD SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222224
In AUTO mode, distribution of traction force is cont
rolled from 2WD status (0:100) to 4WD status (50:50)
according to signal from each sensor and switch.
In accordance with fail-safe function, when system is malfunctioning, 4WD warning lamp on combination meter turns ON and 4WD control stops. For fail-safe function, refer to DLN-20, "
4WD SYSTEM : Fail-Safe".
When a high load status continues for transfer assembly (transfer control actuator or transfer fluid), 4WD
control temporarily becomes 4H or 2WD status, according to protection function.
NOTE:
4WD system is not malfunctioning.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL
It transmits/receives each signal from the followi ng transfer control unit via CAN communication line.
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Component parts Control signal
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Transmits the following signals via CAN communication line to transfer control unit.
Vehicle spee
d signal (ABS)
Stop lamp switch signal (brake signal)
ABS operation signal
VDC operation signal
TCS operation signal
ECM Transmits the following signals via CAN communication line to transfer control unit.
Accelerator pedal position signal
Engine speed signal
Engine torque signal
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4WD SHIFT SWITCH AND 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP
*1: Blinking 2 times/1 second
*2: “4HI” and “4LO” blink alternately.
CONDITION FOR TURN ON THE WARNING LAMP
TCM Transmits the following signals via CAN communication line to transfer control unit.
Shift position signal
Gear position signal
Output shaft revolution signal
Steering angle sensor Transmits the following signals via CAN communication line to transfer control unit.
Steering angle sensor signal
Combination meter Receives the following signals via CAN communication line from transfer control unit.
4WD warning lamp signal
ATP warning lamp signal
4WD mode indicator signal
Component parts Control signal
4WD shift switch 4WD shift indicator lamp (in Information display) 4WD shift procedure
AUTO
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the 4WD shift switch.
NOTE:
Mode can be switched between AU-
TO⇔4H while driving straight.
4H
↓↑
4WD status: 4H ⇔4L (Blinking)
*1*2
1. Start the engine.
2. Never drive the vehicle.
3. Shift A/T shift selector to N position.
4. Press and rotate 4WD shift switch
while depressing brake pedal.
CAUTION:
4WD mode does not switch when 4WD
shift switch is operated while the vehi-
cle is running or A/T shift selector is
shifted to any position other than neu-
tral.
4L
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4WD Warning Lamp
Turns ON when there is a malfunction in 4WD system. 4W
D warning lamp indicates the vehicle is in fail-safe
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4WD Warning Lamp
Turns ON when there is a malfunction in 4WD system. 4W
D warning lamp indicates the vehicle is in fail-safe
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4WD Warning Lamp
Turns ON when there is a malfunction in 4WD system. 4W
D warning lamp indicates the vehicle is in fail-safe
mode.
Also turns ON when ignition switch is turned ON, fo r the purpose of lamp check. Turns OFF approximately
for 1 second after the engine starts if system is normal.
ATP Warning Lamp
When the A/T shift selector is in P position, the vehicle may move if the transfer case in neutral. ATP warning
lamp is turned on to indicate this condition to the driver.
CONDITION FOR OPERATE WARNING BUZZER
For preventing an incorrect operation during 4H ⇔4L switching, warning buzzer sounds from inside of transfer
control unit and warns the driver, when certain conditions are satisfied.
4WD SYSTEM : Fail-SafeINFOID:0000000006303692
If any malfunction occurs in 4WD electrical system, and control unit detects the malfunction, 4WD warning
lamp on combination meter turns ON to indicate system malfunction.
When 4WD warning lamp is ON, vehicle changes to rear-wheel drive or shifts to 4-wheel drive (front-wheels
still have some driving torque).
Condition 4WD warning lamp
Lamp check Turns ON when ignition switch is turned ON. Turns OFF ap-
prox. 1 second after the engine start.
4WD system malfunction ON
Protection function is activated due to heavy load to transfer assem-
bly. (4WD system is not malfunctioning.) Quick blinking: 2 times/second
(Blinking in approx. 1 minute and then turning OFF)
Large difference in diameter of front/rear tires Slow blinking: 1 time/2 seconds
(Continuing to blink until turning ignition switch OFF)
Other than above (system normal) OFF
Condition Warning buzzer
4WD shift status A/T shift selector Engine speed
4H⇔4L N range 350
− 1.600 rpm OFF
Under 350 rpm or over 1.600 rpm ON
Except N range Always
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CONSULT-III FunctionINFOID:0000000006222226
FUNCTION
CONSULT-III can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes as follows.
*: The following diagnosis information is erased by erasing.
DTC
ECU IDENTIFICATION
Transfer control unit part number can be read.
SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
Refer to DLN-29, "DTC Index".
When "0" is displayed on self-diagnosis result.
The system is presently malfunctioning.
When except "0" is displayed on self-diagnosis result. System malfunction in the past is detec ted, but the system is presently normal.
NOTE:
Each time when ignition switch is turned OFF to ON, numerical number increases in 1 →2→ 3...110 →111 .
When the operation number of times exceeds 111, the number do not increase and “111” is displayed until
self-diagnosis is erased
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*: For “U1000” and “U1010”, the maximum value is “39”.
DATA MONITOR
X:Applicable
Diagnostic test mode Function
ECU Identification Transfer control unit part number can be read.
Self Diagnostic Result Self-diagnostic results can be read and erased quickly.*
Data Monitor Input/Output data in the transfer control unit can be read.
Work Support This mode enables a technican to adjust some devices faster and more accurately by following the
indications on the CONSULT-III
Monitor item (Unit) SELECT MONITOR ITEM
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALS MAIN SIG-
NALS
4WD MODE [BOTNG/SWTNG/4L/4H/AUTO] X Control status of 4WD mode is displayed.
2WD SW [On/Off] X 4WD shift switch (2WD) is not equipped, but it
is displayed.
AUTO SW [On/Off] X 4WD shift switch signal (AUTO) is displayed.
4H SW [On/Off] X 4WD shift switch signal (4H) is displayed.
4L SW [On/Off] X 4WD shift switch signal (4L) is displayed.
T/M RANGE [D/N/R/P] X A/T shift selector position via CAN communica-
tion line is displayed.
N RANGESW [On/Off] X A/T shift selector position (N) via CAN commu-
nication line is displayed.
R RANGE SW [On/Off] X A/T shift selector position (R) via CAN commu-
nication line is displayed.
ING SW [On/Off] X Ignition switch status is displayed.
TCS OPER [On/Off] X TCS operation status via CAN communication
line is displayed.
VDC OPER [On/Off] X VDC operation status via CAN communication
line is displayed.
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ABS OPER [On/Off] X ABS operation status via CAN communication
line is displayed.
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ABS OPER [On/Off] X ABS operation status via CAN communication
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ABS OPER [On/Off] X ABS operation status via CAN communication
line is displayed.
SAND MODE IND [On/Off] This indicator is not equipped, but it is dis-
played.
ROCK MODE IND [On/Off] This indicator is not equipped, but it is dis-
played.
SNOW MODE IND [On/Off] This indicator is not equipped, but it is dis-
played.
ONROAD MODE IND [On/Off] This indicator is not equipped, but it is dis-
played.
SAND MODE SW [On/Off] X This switch is not equipped, but it is displayed.
ROCK MODE SW [On/Off] X This switch is not equipped, but it is displayed.
SNOW MODE SW [On/Off] X This switch is not equipped, but it is displayed.
ONROAD MODE SW [On/Off] X This switch is not equipped, but it is displayed.
HI/LO POSI SEN 3 [On/Off] X Transfer Hi-Lo position sensor (3) status is dis-
played.
HI/LO POSI SEN 1 [On/Off] X Transfer Hi-Lo position sensor (1) status is dis-
played.
LOCK POSI SEN [OPEN/LOCK/BAT/UNLEAN/HI
TEMP/ERROR/GND] X
Transfer lock position sensor signal is dis-
played.
ATP IND [On/Off] Control status of ATP warning lamp is dis-
played.
4WD FAILLAMP [On/Off] X Control status of ATP warning lamp is dis-
played.
4WD MODE IND [4L/LOCK/AUTO] X Control status of 4WD mode indicator lamp is
displayed.
(LOCK means 4H of 4WD mode)
MOTOR DRIVE B [HI/LO/PWM] X Driving status of transfer motor is displayed.
(Reverse side)
MOTOR DRIVE A [HI/LO/PWM] X Driving status of transfer motor is displayed.
(Drive side)
FLUID TEMP SEN [V] X Temperature of transfer fluid is displayed.
MOTOR TEMP [V] X Temperature of transfer motor is displayed.
C/U POWER SUP [V] X Power supply voltage value of transfer control
unit is displayed.
MOTOR POWER SUP [V] X Power supply voltage value of transfer motor
unit is displayed.
ROTARY POSI SEN [%] X Transfer rotary position sensor signal is dis-
played.
THRTL POSI SEN [%] X X Throttle opening status via CAN communica-
tion line is displayed.
AT R SPEED [km/h] X Output shaft revolution speed via CAN commu-
nication line is displayed.
T/M GEAR [0 - 7] X Current transmission gear via CAN communi-
cation line is displayed.
COMPR VHCL SPEED [km/h] X Vehicle speed calculated by transfer control
unit is displayed.
VHCL/S SEN-FR [km/h] X Wheel speed (front) average calculated by
transfer control.
Monitor item (Unit)
SELECT MONITOR ITEM
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALS MAIN SIG-
NALS
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