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Differential Assembly: Testing and Inspection

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE








Use the table to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.

(w/ Differential locking system):
- Check that center differential lock mode is set.
- When switching differential Free Lock, the indicator light will blink if the gears of the differential lock sleeve are not meshed. If this occurs, when the tires are rotated to apply differential power to the differential. the differential locks and the indicator light lights up.