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4th Gen V6 4x4 Transfer case actuator timing

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by dlindf, Jan 30, 2022.

  1. Jan 30, 2022 at 9:58 PM
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    dlindf

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    Hello, I'm currently knee deep into the transfer case actuator on the rear of the transfer case. It's the one with two rods going into the TC. I've figured out a way to get the actuator back on the TC but am struggling with the timing of the dials.

    Does anyone have any pics of the dials set for 2WD, High Range?

    Initial problem was the vehicle would not go into 4 lo. Tried hitting the actuator with a rubber mallet, unbolting slightly and shaking etc. Ended up getting the Dorman replacement which looks like a good unit. In braking down the OEM unit off the car it seems the Lo-Hi DC motor was no longer working. Took it out tried overvolting it etc and couldn't get it to work. The hardest part was getting the actuator back on the TC with both rods sticking out. Had to rig up a small battery to engage the lo-hi gearing to pull itself back onto the TC. It's been a pain. Just need to get the timing right now so we can drive this thing again.

    pic 1 and 2 are the 2WD-Lock-4WD Hi dial
    pic 3 is the lo-hi dial

    DL

    2006 4Runner sport 4WD V6IMG-1103.jpg IMG-1104.jpg IMG-1112.jpg
     
  2. Jan 30, 2022 at 10:47 PM
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    06_dark_knight

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    Hope this helps 7B387DF0-BBC0-47FB-90B4-D3497F7141F1.jpg
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  3. Jan 30, 2022 at 11:12 PM
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    dlindf

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    Thank you. Going to try to time the 2WD-Lock-4WD hi with that tomorrow. Still looking for the timing of the hi-lo gear when in the high position.

    Really hoping this saga ends well and I don't have to buy a used TC with actuator attached.
     
  4. Apr 26, 2022 at 8:25 AM
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    cupcake

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    Did you ever do the install? I’m about to do the same thing. Broke my entire actuator off the tcase on a rock.
     

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