Call the shop and the guy drives right over and pops emergency release on gear shift. I have had a few meetings with Lexus corporate over the past 2 years too, case 1706011926. The cause is from Lexus service at the 100,000 mile tune up, in many cases, if a owner has never used their 4 wheel drive, and service engages 4 wheel drive during service and then cracking this defective part that has not been used in 10 years. It is possible to to remove the accuator without spliting the case. Do not at any given time disconnect battery terminals if done, the ecm stores a message that drive actuator is defective. You can buy the shift actuator from the dealer, what you cannot buy from Toyota, is the little actuator seals, they are part of the actuator you get from Toyota.
If one can get the actuator expensive from Toyota, great, but the missing link is properly installing it. Do not at any given time disconnect battery terminals if done, the ecm stores a message that drive actuator is defective. It's hard for me to believe that a small leak of this nature would require a complete removal of the t-case, so that's one of the main reasons I'm starting this thread. The reason being, is that its only 8 bolts to remove the case completely, maybe 10 min worth of work. I'll see if I have the same. If you need any assistance please feel free to give us a call at. Connect the harness connector to the trans and the actuator.
This is a quality, recycled 2004 Lexus Gx 470 Transfer Case Assy. Extended warranties are also available for purchase; please call for details. Again, thanks for this thread. Remove the drive actuator by remove the 4 bolts in the front and then 2 bolts connecting the trans. With caution i will add the folowing. I don't know about you, but I'd much rather pull a component and repair it, rather than having to remove the whole effin t-case. As a result gear oil fills up the actuator motor.
I was able to find an actuator online, I would assume the dealership should be able to order the component as well. Shift your Transmission gear from P - D - 1-2 all of it Shut down your engine. I placed the vehicle in neutral while on jacks then moved the selector switch back and forth and the front tires continue to turn. Now to the stupid question: This thread is for the transfer case of a V8. I purchased my standard 4wd vehicle tires for it. Make sure you get this exact size a bit variation you will have the same dilemma of oil leak after some time. Pulling the transfer case was actually really easy; it literally took me 45 minutes to get it out once I had the runner up on jack stands.
As for installing the Actuator, there is no secret to installing it in terms of timing or what not if you're doing it the correct way. As a result of popping the actuator out leaving the shaft in the transfer case the worm gear part of the shaft tears the lip on the seal when prying the actuator out. We have never even used the 4wd. Transfer Center Diff Lock The leftmost gear sleeve in the above photo moves to the left when actuated to engage low gear, rightward to engage high hear. Seems the cat converters in conjunction with the resonator at the rear function very well as a muffler. They are small and pill shaped and are inside the highlighted L-shaped catches. If anyone knows the cause of this problem , please let me know.
I also can't imagine this is a huge issue since the leak is so small. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, customer satisfaction continues to be extremely important to us. Connect the harness connector to the trans and the actuator. Finally found one that worked, but had to buy a gross. . The issue in timing comes from people trying to not perform the correct factory procedure, the actuators were never meant to be serviced and Toyota provides no real information on how to re-time the unit if you try and gut the internals.
No discernible increase in power, however. Fit the same way backwards. The dashboard surface may also become sticky or adherent. O Ring , replace it, and ensure proper application of gasket silicon is applied. Inspect the level in the transfer case.
An extra pair of hands would be helpful here; I had my wife run the jack while I steadied the transfer case down to the floor. But then again, the truck wasn't cheap and I want to take care of it properly. I just used my Ryobi impact and it took it right off. Needless to say, I am a very unhappy camper as I feel I was sold a vehicle with a significant defect that they knew about but don't know how to fix. I had similar issues and got a used transfer case from benzeen auto for about 1400. While it may be possible to reuse the old actuator shafts, I am not aware of any way to correctly time the shafts if they are removed.
The bolts had to be removed anyway. This info is just for conversation on how it can be done. If anyone has had any similar issue as mine please let me know. . Sorry to here this problem. Now to the stupid question: This thread is for the transfer case of a V8. If the leak is from inside the actuator, it is a torn seal that could have been damaged anywhere.