REMOTE FREEWHEEL (RFW) COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS [G6, WLT-1, WLT-2]

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Electrical component

Part name			Function
RFW control module			•  Sends ON/OFF signals to lock and free solenoids and indicator lights according to signals from various switches
Input	Transfer neutral switch		•  Detects transfer select lever N position
	4x4 indicator switch		•  Detects transfer select lever 2H position
	RFW switch		•  Detects RFW unit “lock“
	RFW main switch		•  Creates RFW unit “free“
Output	Solenoid		•  Switched ON/OFF by electrical signals from RFW control module •  Regulates RFW unit “lock“ or “free”
		Lock	•  Switched ON when “locked”
		Free	•  Switched ON when “free”
	4x4 indicator light		•  Illuminates when 4H or 4L selected
	RFW indicator light		•  Illuminates when RFW unit locked

Mechanical component

Part name	Function
Transfer select lever	•  Sets transfer case operation mode (2H, 4H, N, or 4L)
RFW unit	•  Transmits front propeller shaft rotation to front tires
RFW actuator	•  “Locks“ or “free” RFW unit
One-way check valve	•  Prevents leakage of vacuum

Relationship of Component and Function

Part name		Input				Output
Function		Transfer neutral switch	4x4 indicator switch	RFW switch	RFW main switch	Lock solenoid	Free solenoid	4x4 indicator light	RFW indicator light
Controlled by driver		x	x		x
Controlled by RFW unit				x
Controlled by RFW control module						x	x	x	x