Actuator: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. SHIFTING REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK POSITION
a. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
b. Keep the center differential lock condition.
c. Turn the differential lock control switch to the RR position and lock the rear differential.
HINT: While rotating the tires, check they are in the differential lock condition.
d. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery.
2. REMOVE NO. 1 ACTUATOR PROTECTOR
Remove the nut, bolt and No. 1 actuator protector.
3. REMOVE NO. 2 ACTUATOR PROTECTOR
Remove the 2 nuts and No. 2 actuator protector.
4. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS AND TUBE
5. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK POSITION SWITCH
6. REMOVE COVER
a. Remove the 3 bolts.
b. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the cover.
7. REMOVE ACTUATOR
a. Remove the shift fork set bolt.
b. Remove the 4 bolts.
c. Using a screwdriver, pry out the actuator.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL ACTUATOR
a. Clean contacting surfaces of any FIPG material using gasoline or alcohol.
b. Apply FIPG to the actuator.
FIPG: Part No. 08826-00090, THREE BOND 1281 or equivalent
HINT: Install the actuator within 10 minutes after applying FIPG.
c. Install the actuator to the differential and match the shaft with the shaft fork hole.
d. Clean the threads of the set bolt and shaft fork with the white gasoline.
e. Coat the threads of the set bolt with adhesive.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
f. Tighten the shift fork set bolt.
Torque: 20 Nm (200 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
g. Tighten the 4 bolts uniformly, a little at time.
Torque: 24 Nm (240 kgf-cm, 17 ft. lbs.)
2. INSTALL COVER
a. Clean the contacting surfaces of any FIPG material using gasoline or alcohol.
b. Apply FIPG to the cover.
FIPG: Part No. 08826-00090, THREE BOND 1281 or equivalent
HINT: Install the actuator within 10 minutes after applying FIPG.
c. Tighten 3 bolts.
Torque: 18 Nm (185 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.)
3. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK POSITION SWITCH
Install the rear cliff. lock position switch with a new gasket.
Torque: 40 Nm (410 kgf-cm, 30 ft. lbs.)
4. CONNECT CONNECTORS AND TUBE
HINT:
- The depth of the insertion of the bleeder tube into the hose is approximately 15 mm (0.59 inch).
- Take care that the water or the equivalent will not adhere to the connectors and hose.
5. INSTALL NO. 2 ACTUATOR PROTECTOR
Install the No. 2 actuator protector with 2 nuts.
Torque: 36 Nm (367 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
6. INSTALL NO. 1 ACTUATOR PROTECTOR
Install the No. 1 actuator protector with the nut and bolt.
Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
7. CANCEL REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
With the ignition switch ON, turn the differential lock control switch OFF to cancel the differential lock.