Replacement

NOTE: Before removal, shift the front differential to lock then perform the following.
^ Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

^ Keep the center differential lock condition.






^ Turn the differential lock control switch to the FR/RR position and lock the front differential, then, while rotating the tires, check to make sure they are in the differential lock condition.

^ Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery.







^ After installation, check that the bleeder plug at the point of the bleeder tube (inside of the engine room) is not damaged or worn.


1. Before removal, drain the differential oil.
2. Remove the front axle shafts.
3. Detach the tie rod from knuckle arm.
4. Remove the front propeller shaft.






5. With differential lock, disconnect connectors and tube.

NOTE:
^ When connecting the tube of the harness side to the hose of the actuator side, its depth of insertion is 15 mm (0.59 inch).

^ Take care that water or equivalent does not adhere to the connector and hose.

6. To remove differential carrier assembly do the following, remove the nuts, washers and differential carrier assembly then remove the gasket.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the installation surface.

7. Inspect for wear and other damage. Testing and Inspection
8. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
^ Before installation, check differential lock operation connecting the connector of the actuator to the connector of the vehicle side.

^ Before installation, check that the sleeves on work with switching over the differential lock control switch.

^ After checking, lock the front differential.

^ After installation, fill the differential with differential oil.