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SUSPENSION AND AXLE
DIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM
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1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
DIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM
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VEHICLE INSPECTION
1.
INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SYSTEM
(a)
Inspect the indicator lights.
Check that the indicator lights (front side and rear side)
light up for approx. 1 second when the ignition switch is
turned ON.
(b)
Inspect the differential lock operation.
(1)
Jack up the vehicle then start the engine.
(2)
Put the transfer shift lever on the L position.
(3)
When the Diff. lock control switch is set to the RR
position, the indicator light (rear side) is turned on.
Differential lock is applied to the rear wheel at this
time.
HINT:
If the gears of the differential lock system are not meshed, the
indicator light remains blinking, so rotate the tires to mesh the
gear.
(4)
When the Diff. lock control switch is at the OFF posi-
tion, the indicator light goes off.
Differential lock is released for the rear wheel at this
time.
(5)
When the Diff. lock control switch is set to the FR/
RR position, the indicator lights (front side and rear
side) are turned on.
Differential lock is applied to both the front wheels
and rear wheels at this time.
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