Subsection 13 (GEARBOX AND 4X4 COUPLING UNIT (WITH EXTERNAL SWITCHES))
ACTUATOR O-RING
Service product
SUPER LUBE GREASE
(P/N 293 550 030)
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1. Actuator O-ring
Ensure coupling fork is in 4WD position (posi-
tioned toward the front of vehicle).
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1. Coupling fork in 4WD position
Align the actuator fork with the pin on coupling
fork then push the actuator in the housing. See
the following illustration to position the actuator
correctly.
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1. Actuator
2. Actuator fork
3. Coupling fork
Rotate the actuator counterclockwise until it ori-
ents itself to mounting position.
NOTICE
Do not cut or break the actuator
O-ring.
Install all actuator screws and tighten them.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Actuator screws
25 N•m ± 3 N•m
(18 lbf•ft ± 2 lbf•ft)
Connect actuator.
Lift the front of vehicle.
Turn front wheels. The front propeller shaft
should not turn (the PARK position must be se-
lected).
If the front propeller shaft turns, the actuator is not
installed correctly. Remove actuator and reinstall
it.
Set ignition switch to ON.
Set emergency engine stop switch to RUN.
Select the 2WD position.
Turn front wheel again. The front propeller shaft
should turn easily.
If the front propeller shaft does not turn, the ac-
tuator is not installed correctly. Remove actuator
and reinstall it.
NOTICE
Refill gearbox, refer to
GEARBOX
OIL FILLING PROCEDURE
in
PERIODIC MAIN-
TENANCE PROCEDURES
subsection.
Install all other removed parts.
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