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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. CHECK DIFFERENTIAL LOCK INDICATOR SWITCH POSITION 
    1. Start the engine, and shift the transfer shift lever to the "H" position.
    2. Check that the center differential indicator light comes on when the switch is in "ON" position. Check that the light goes off when the switch is in "OFF" position.
    Fig 1: Checking Differential Lock Indicator Switch Position
    G04063071Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. CHECK SHIFT LEVER POSITION 
    1. Start the engine, and turn the center differential lock switch OFF.
    2. Check that the center differential indicator light comes on when the transfer shift lever is shifted to the "L" position. Check that the light goes off when the lever is shifted to the "N" or "H" position.
    Fig 2: Checking Shift Lever Position
    G04063072Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT CENTER DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CONTROL RELAY 
    1. Check that continuity exists between each terminal, as shown in the chart.

      OK : Go to next step 

      TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      1 - 2 Continuity
      2 - 4 Continuity
      6 - 7 (1)
      (1) *: There is a diode between the terminals 6 and 7.
      Fig 3: Identifying Center Differential Lock Control Relay Connectors
      G04063073Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If no continuity exists, check that continuity exists when changing the position of positive (+) probe for the position of negative (-) probe of the tester.

    2. Apply battery positive voltage between each terminal and check that continuity exists between each terminal, as shown in the chart.

    OK : Go to next step 

    TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Battery Voltage Applied Terminal Tester Connection Specified Condition
    6 (+) - 5 (-) 1 - 3 Continuity
    6 (+) - 5 (-) 1 - 2 No continuity
    7 (+) - 2 (-) 9 - 10 No continuity
    9 (+) - 10 (-) 3 - 4 Continuity
    9 (+) - 10 (-) 2 - 4 No continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.

  4. CHECK ACTUATOR OPERATION 
    1. Raise up the front wheels, place the stopper under the rear wheels to block them, and pull up the parking brake.
    2. Disconnect the connector of the actuator and connect it to the relay using wire.
      Fig 4: Checking Actuator Operation
      G04063074Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Check that the front propeller shaft can be rotated by hand.

    HINT:

    When inspecting the operation described above, use a heater main relay.

    OK : Go to next step 

    INSPECTION ITEM AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Inspection Item Specified Condition
    Center Differential
    Free --> Lock
    Front propeller shaft cannot be rotated.
    Center Differential
    Lock --> Free
    Front propeller shaft can be rotated.
    Fig 5: Identifying Heater Main Relay
    G04063075Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: Connect the terminals being careful not to touch the neighboring terminals or metallic parts of relay housing.