Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota 4Runner and 2003 Toyota 4Runner. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order.
If necessary, replace these parts.
SYMPTOM CHART
| Symptom | Suspect Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Noise |
|
TRANSFER OIL TRANSFER OIL TRANSFER ASSY (VF4AM) |
| Oil leakage |
|
TRANSFER OIL TRANSFER ASSY (VF4AM) TRANSFER ASSY (VF4AM) TRANSFER ASSY (VF4AM) |
| Tight corner braking | Center differential or transfer faulty | OVERHAUL |
| Shift from 4WD (H4) to 4WD (L4) impossible |
|
INSPECTION INSPECTION - INSPECTION |
| Shift from 4WD (L4) to 4WD (H4) impossible |
|
INSPECTION INSPECTION - INSPECTION |
| Shift from 2WD (H2) to 4WD (H4) impossible |
|
INSPECTION - INSPECTION |
| Shift from 4WD (H4) to 2WD (H2) impossible |
|
INSPECTION - INSPECTION |
| Shift from 2WD (H2) to 4WD (L4) impossible |
|
INSPECTION INSPECTION - INSPECTION |
| Shift from 4WD (L4) to 2WD (H2) impossible |
|
INSPECTION INSPECTION - INSPECTION |
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order.
If necessary, replace these parts.
SYMPTOM CHART
| Symptom | Suspect Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Noise |
|
TRANSFER OIL TRANSFER OIL TRANSFER ASSY (VF4BM) |
| Oil leakage |
|
TRANSFER OIL TRANSFER ASSY (VF4BM) TRANSFER ASSY (VF4BM) TRANSFER ASSY (VF4BM) |
| Tight corner braking | Center differential or transfer faulty | TRANSFER ASSY (VF4BM) |
| Shift from 4WD (H4) to 4WD (L4) impossible |
|
INSPECTION - INSPECTION |
| Shift from 4WD (L4) to 4WD (H4) impossible |
|
INSPECTION - INSPECTION |